Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Peanuts for Brains

This is the four part philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the
Peanuts' comic strip.

1. You don't actually answer the following questions (this isn't a test);
just think about them:

Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name last three Academy Award winners for best actor.
Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How many of those questions could you have answered?

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.


2. Here's another set of questions. See how you do on it:


Name three teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through difficult times.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Name five people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
Name five people with whom you enjoy spending time.

Easier, right?


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 simply are the ones who care the most!
Let those people who have made a difference in your life know it!


3. 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.... It's already
tomorrow in Australia!'


4. 'Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!'