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 ponder on them. 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 pageant. 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 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 simply are the ones who care the most.
Cheers
Jon
Elle on Wheels said
11:19 AM Dec 23, 2011
Good one and so true. Where would be be without all those amazing people who have helped us on our journey?
Beth54 said
11:23 AM Dec 23, 2011
Elle on Wheels wrote:
Good one and so true. Where would be be without all those amazing people who have helped us on our journey?
Ditto!
valnrob said
03:30 PM Dec 23, 2011
I like this!
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.
Gerty Dancer said
03:34 PM Dec 23, 2011
Love it! thank you Jon.
Vic said
04:03 PM Dec 23, 2011
" I used to cry because I had no shoes until I met a man with no feet"
"If your are given a lemon, don't cry about it, make lemonade"
Dale Carnegie...
goinsoon said
07:39 PM Dec 23, 2011
Remember, if youre headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns!
~Allison Gappa Bottke
goinsoon said
07:46 PM Dec 23, 2011
I guess sometimes I am guilty of not sticking to this one
Anyone else??
In what you say of another, apply the test of kindness, necessity and truth, and let nothing pass your lips without a 2/3 majority.
~Liz Armbruster.
Ma said
07:54 PM Dec 23, 2011
My Mum's favourite saying:
If you can't say something nice about someone then don't say anything at all.
jonathan said
07:58 PM Dec 23, 2011
" .. every time I open my mouth, some idiot speaks .."
Beth54 said
08:30 PM Dec 23, 2011
Ma wrote:
My Mum's favourite saying:
If you can't say something nice about someone then don't say anything at all.
My Mum used to say that too.
Beth54 said
08:33 PM Dec 23, 2011
"Keep smiling. It makes people wonder what you're up to".
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 23rd of December 2011 08:34:01 PM
Kiwi-as said
09:21 PM Dec 23, 2011
Does that mean we have to say nice things about wombat now. Could be a bit hard.
goinsoon said
09:33 PM Dec 23, 2011
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Vic said
02:21 AM Dec 24, 2011
Kiwi-as wrote:
Does that mean we have to say nice things about wombat now. Could be a bit hard.
Ha Ha, now that is a bit cruel Kiwi, especially at this time of the year, let's do our best anyway.
_wombat_ said
08:53 AM Dec 24, 2011
Kiwi-as wrote:
Does that mean we have to say nice things about wombat now. Could be a bit hard.
I get this funny feeling that Kiwi-as has taken over from gubby, Grrrrrr
goinsoon said
04:57 PM Dec 24, 2011
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~Theodore Roosev
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 ponder on them.
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 pageant.
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 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 simply are the ones who care the most.
Cheers
Jon
Ditto!
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.
" I used to cry because I had no shoes until I met a man with no feet"
"If your are given a lemon, don't cry about it, make lemonade"
Dale Carnegie...
Remember, if youre headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns!
~Allison Gappa Bottke
I guess sometimes I am guilty of not sticking to this one
Anyone else??
In what you say of another, apply the test of kindness, necessity and truth, and let nothing pass your lips without a 2/3 majority.
~Liz Armbruster.
My Mum's favourite saying:
If you can't say something nice about someone then don't say anything at all.
" .. every time I open my mouth, some idiot speaks .."
My Mum used to say that too.
"Keep smiling. It makes people wonder what you're up to".
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 23rd of December 2011 08:34:01 PM
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Ha Ha, now that is a bit cruel Kiwi, especially at this time of the year, let's do our best anyway.
I get this funny feeling that Kiwi-as has taken over from gubby, Grrrrrr
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. ~Theodore Roosev