You don’t have =
to actually answer these 6 questions, just read them straight =
through:
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.
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 with these 6 questions:
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 made you feel appreciated and =
special.
5. Think =
of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name =
half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired =
you.
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.
"Don’t =
worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already =
tomorrow in Australia."
(Charles =
Schultz, creator of =
Peanuts)
~~
Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] www.grif.net =
"Jesus Knows Me, This I =
Love!"