frogtog Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 > Charles Schultz Philosophy > > > > > > > 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 title. > > > > 4. Name ten people who have won either 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 h ow 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 . > > > > > > > > > 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) > > > > Quote
preach4bass Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Yep, that's about right. However, I did notice how he didn't ask us to list the last 5 Classic winners ;D Quote
skillet Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Thanks for that one, frogtog... As Ever, skillet Quote
preach4bass Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Prech I know it won't me. : As much as you win it wouldn't surprise me if you won one of the next 5 Quote
Super User Root beer Posted May 30, 2007 Super User Posted May 30, 2007 Yep, that's about right. However, I did notice how he didn't ask us to list the last 5 Classic winners ;D I believe this is in order from most recent down to last 5 years: Boyd Duckett, Luke Clausen, KVD, Takarih Omori(spell check) Mike Iaconelli Quote
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