Charles M. Schulz was the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strips.

I received this mass email and I usually just read them and keep the interesting ones and all the rest but I seldom pass any on and I refuse to do it via email. Just a quark I have I guess. But this is one I felt I should share.

You don’t have to actually answer any of the questions. Just ponder them. Read the following straight through, and you’ll get the point.

Question Set 1:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
4. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
5. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

Question Set 2:
1. Name 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. Name a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Name five people you enjoy spending time with.

Which set of questions was easier to answer?

The point is that none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers, they are the best in their fields.
But, applause dies, awards tarnish, achievements are forgotten and accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

However, the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards.
Instead, they are the ones who care the most, love the most and are there for you the most.