PHILOSOPHY OF THE LATE CHARLES SCHULTZ
Take this quiz.
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.
1. List a few
teachers who aided you 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 about a
few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five
people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name a half
dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier? The
Lesson...
The people who make
a difference in your life are not the ones with most credentials, the
most money or the most awards. They are the ones who care. Don't worry
about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in
Australia.
Charles