The  following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the  "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the  questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the  point.

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.

4. Name ten people who have won  the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5.! Name t he 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 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 " (Charles Schultz)