The Charlie Schultz Philosophy

[baldadonis]

This is from an e-mail I received earlier today. Kind of sums up I how feel right now after the NH gathering, but its good advice to remember always. Hope you all enjoy.


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>> THE Charlie Schulz Philosophy
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>> (This is marvelous!!Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect)
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>> The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
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>> You don't have to actually answer the questions.
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>> Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
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>> 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
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>> 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
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>> 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
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>> 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
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>> 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
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>> 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
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>> How did you do?
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>> The point is , none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
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>> These are no second-rate achievers.
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>> They are the best in their fields.
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>> But the applause dies..
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>> Awards tarnish.
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>> Achievements are forgotten.
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>> Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
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>> Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
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>> 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
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>> 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
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>> 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
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>> 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
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>> 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
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>> Easier?
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>> The lesson:
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>> The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..
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>> the most money...or the most awards.
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>> They simply are the ones who care the most.
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>> Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life, like I did.
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>> 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!'
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>> ''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!"

[milagros317]

I've seen this before but it's great to be reminded of it.

[Avenger314]

I like this

[ikaiyoo]

Yeah I forgot about this chain.

It is a great message.

[Shem the Penman]

It's a nice sentiment, but as a Peanuts fan I have to point out that Charles Schulz had nothing to do with it: http://www.snopes.com/glurge/schulz.asp

[baldadonis]

That wouldn't surprise me. The message was nice regardless of its validity.

[tickledorange]

The quote is the only thing that's his.