Tuesday, March 2, 2010

The philosophy of Charles Schulz

This was recently sent to me by a good friend Helga. She encouraged me that I share the same message below with you as well. I really liked how the same message was passed on again to us.
SO MUCH TRUTH IN THIS.  


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
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Pass this on to those people who have either made a difference in your life, or whom you keep close in your heart, like I did.'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today..... It's already tomorrow in Australia !' 

"Be Yourself. . . Everyone Else Is Taken!”

3 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed reading this. I have tried to tell the people I love in my life this same thing but no one ever wants to listen. I hope you get this across to many people and make a difference.

    Andrew

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  2. Really nice to read . sourabh. was very good.

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  3. Dear Andrew and Kash,

    The only point I am trying to pass on here is to care for those who are close to you. We should realize those who matter to us and to whom we matter.. I have already started keeping such people close to my heart after reading this myself.

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