The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip:
(You don’t have to actually answer the questions, just read straight through, and you’ll get the point)
- 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 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 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:
- 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.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.
You are already your child’s superhero, your boss’s superstar, your friend’s lifesaver, your spouse’s MVP because you care, you are involved, you think about helping others. You care enough to be a part of something worthwhile, to give back to your community, to strive to be better, to want to enrich lives. SO thank you for everything you do, AND remember to pass this on to the people in your life who were the answers to the second set of questions. It is so easy to get so caught up in the business of life that we sometimes forget to thank the people who helped us get to where we are and keep us sane and balanced every single day.
~ Submitted by Lorie Vega, WN Board Secretary