Mom sent this to me. I like it!
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sugarplumkitty** this is obviously meant for a US audience but the point is universal **
Subject: Simple test
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip.
You don't need actually to answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through and you'll get the point.
Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers most of 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:
List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Isn't that list 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 who care about you most.
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 Schultz
Subject: Simple test
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip.
You don't need actually to answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through and you'll get the point.
Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remembers most of 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:
List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Isn't that list 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 who care about you most.
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 Schultz
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Date: 2005-04-04 06:22 pm (UTC)This is SO awesome!
and it's TRUE!!!
i discovererd it this past weekend when i moved and my dearest closest friends in the whole wide world came to help me out.
and i discover it every day when i get to communicate with all of the people i care about (you are, of course, one of those!)
thanks for posting this!
K.
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Date: 2005-04-04 06:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-04-05 12:55 pm (UTC)wow.
now i'm definitely having a GREAT day.
Thank you, dear heart. Right back atcha!
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Date: 2005-04-04 06:42 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2005-04-04 07:23 pm (UTC)