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 Contest.
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. They are not 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?
I love 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 are the ones who care.
Share this with those who have made a difference in your life.
I just did!
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
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 Contest.
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. They are not 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?
I love 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 are the ones who care.
Share this with those who have made a difference in your life.
I just did!
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia ..."
Charles Schultz
As I was "Stumbling" (which is my new favorite thing to do...), I came across this little gem from Charles Schultz. I can't remember which class in either middle school or high school it was in which the first part of this "quiz" was handed out as homework one evening. The only sources we could enlist for help were human, parents/friends/etc. Number 5, needless to say, was a piece of cake for me, but all the others? Not so much. I remember showing up with my 30% complete homework the next day in class feeling pretty crappy. I was a perfectionist, you see, so turning in less than "A" work, God FORBID incomplete work was just something I didn't do. After we turned in part one, we were handed part two.
I looked it over.
Smiled.
Sighed an "Oh!! It was just a LIFE LESSON!" sigh of relief and set straight to work. I was done pretty quickly. If anything took extra time, it was the writing of ALL of the names that fit each category.
What a beautiful lesson from one of the world's greatest artists.
Since it's that time of year where we tend to take more note of the "important things" in life, always vowing to be more observant of them in the "off-season," I thought I'd take a moment to do part two again. I encourage you, whoever you are, to do the same.
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school...
Where to begin? From elementary and up, I suppose:
Marge Von Bon
Lynn Albright
Denis Hildreth
Doug Wheeler
Timm Pilcher
Aaron Albin
Rebecca Gruber
Denise Myers
Dr. Money
Lori Bales
Laura Ledford
Ann Borders
Sean Morrissey
Barry Pearson
Alex Miller
Dr. Keagle
And all of LAMDA.
And all of LAMDA.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Andrea, Kate, Fitz
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
All of the above, plus my parents and brothers
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
All of the above plus Matt, Christina, Sarah S, Laura, Kevin, Chase, Ella, Bob, Billy, Jason, Vince, Sarah D, Toni, Sara...I could be here all day - all of my friends, you know exactly who you are, and I love you and hope you know how important you are to me.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
ALL.OF.THE.ABOVE
How lucky am I to know all of these fantastic people?
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