The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions…
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor/actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
“Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia “
vishesh
•15 years ago
wow! really true 🙂
tysdaddy
•15 years ago
Poignant reminder on the bright and sunny Tuesday morning. I always liked Peanuts. Way ahead of its time and yet so simple.
Thanks for the reminder . . .
SanityFound
•15 years ago
We love Snoopy 😀
Joy
•15 years ago
Touché SF. I haven’t read a truer thing in ages.
@mmonyte
•15 years ago
Not strictly fair as the questions were rather America-orientated! 🙂
Hayden Tompkins
•15 years ago
“How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.”
WOW, I almost couldn’t answer any of those questions!
deepsm25
•15 years ago
LOL…all I know is that my name is gonna be on one of the top 5 wealthiest people in the world…when it comes to people like you – my true wealth 🙂
{Phew! that was soo stressful to be soo nice} 😛
PS: Seriously, I meant every word of what I said above in the first para.
SanityFound
•15 years ago
Joy yips have to agree!
@mmo nutter
Hayden, Me neithers!!!
Deeps, thanks hun knows it is rough for you to be nice to me but you do such an amazing job of it every single day!
Amber
•15 years ago
Great bit of wisdom from the Peanut Gallery for sure. Great one SF!
SanityFound
•15 years ago
Lol peanut gallery oi vey rofl
@mmonyte
•15 years ago
Whilst enjoying Peanuts, I prefer Footrot Flats and The Far Side. But Then I am weird. But then you knew that already.
SanityFound
•15 years ago
You know my dear it is what makes you special 🙂 Please don’t tell anyone that I like far side as well… our secret oks 😉
ilegirl
•15 years ago
The Far Side rocks!
But Snoopy is so sweet.
btw … The only Miss America whose name I recall was the one who was stripped of the title due to some naked photos: Vanessa Williams.
SanityFound
•15 years ago
lol she’s the only one I remember as well for some odd reason of course. @mmo loves snoopy he just won’t admit it publicly 😉