Life Lessons From Older People | Leadership Lessons | Professor M.S. Rao

 

“The good leaders do the best thing in the prevailing situation whereas the great leaders do the right thing in any situation irrespective of the effects and outcomes.” ―Professor M.S. Rao

 

There are several lessons young people can learn from older people especially millennials and centennials. Older people have vast experience and understand life better than others. They have both positive and negative experiences. You must pay attention to older people to become smarter and wiser.

 

I researched older people and found certain aspects. They are optimistic. They led a happy life. They are blessed with many things. They are lucky people. They hardly have any regrets. They keep up with changing times and technologies. They have fond memories.

 

Here are some lessons we can learn from older people.  Take risk. Go out and do something. Be independent and confident. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose. Miracles happen every day. Avoid sharing secrets with others. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. Maintain a journal. Respect people around based on referent power, not positional power. Add value to society. Respect people irrespective of their rank and position. 80 percent of the success in any job is based on your soft skills while 20 percent on your hard skills. Don't expect life to be fair. Life is complex. So, make it simple. Celebrate your successes. Choose your spouse carefully. Experience new things and enjoy your life.

 

Takeaway: Age is just a number to achieve success. Learn lessons from older people to minimize mistakes and maximize success to lead your life with purpose and meaning.

 

"Try to listen to your elders and parents when you are young — remember that they only want the best for you." —David H

 

References

https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Leadership-New-Direction/dp/1949003523

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