Nathan, this was great, thanks for sending it. -Ben > CHARLES SCHULTZ PHILOSOPHY > > You don't actually have to take the quiz. Just read the email straight > through, and you'll get the point, an awesome one, that it is trying to > make! > > 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 and > 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 andspecial. > 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. > 6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you. > > 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. Pass this on to > those people who have made a difference in your life. > > "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow > in Australia." > Charles Schulz > ______________________________________________________________________ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com
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