Snoopy from the 'Peanuts' comic strip was created by Charles Schulz. Schulz had a philosophy about life that came out in his work and can best be summed up with the following quiz. Try this out and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five men's single's winners of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship.
3. Name the last 4 winners of the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won a Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last six Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last five years worth of MTV's Most Promising New Artist Award.
Most of us don't score well on this quiz. Why? - because most of us forget yesterday's headlines. These are no second-rate achievers. They are or were the best in their fields. But the applause fades away and achievements are forgotten.
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 four people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier - right? 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 the most. So, be yourself - everyone else is taken!
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