Quiz to know about you

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 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.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner 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 are the ones that care.

Gita,

I have learnt few lessons from people who are illiterate by our standards. Yet they are not. I have come across women managing life effiecently without cribbling. I learnt few from them.

I have seen men with lots of will power- I try to emulate them.

I see certain qualities among our maids which we normally seem to lack- To accept and put up with the realities. Reason -our education makes us ego conscious. They are down to earth and very practical.
There are many ordinary people with extra ordinary qualities. Musn't we learn and appreciate them. As you said they don't have much credentials but sometimes more credibility than we ahve. kanaka

Dear Geeths,

A good quiz to drive home the point. How true that what we think as insignificant are really the significant ones.

Keep more coming, dear.

Originally Posted by kanaka

Gita,

I have learnt few lessons from people who are illiterate by our standards. Yet they are not. I have come across women managing life effiecently without cribbling. I learnt few from them.

I have seen men with lots of will power- I try to emulate them.

I see certain qualities among our maids which we normally seem to lack- To accept and put up with the realities. Reason -our education makes us ego conscious. They are down to earth and very practical.
There are many ordinary people with extra ordinary qualities. Musn't we learn and appreciate them. As you said they don't have much credentials but sometimes more credibility than we ahve. kanaka

Dear kanaka,

Your observations are excellent.

Love,

Geetha Iyer

Originally Posted by lalitha shivaguru

Dear Geeths,

A good quiz to drive home the point. How true that what we think as insignificant are really the significant ones.

Keep more coming, dear.

Dear laitha shivaguru,

You are right. You may be knowing the Tamil proverb " irukkirathai vittu parakirathai pidikakoodathu ". Many a times we fail to notice the excellent qualities in people surrounding us. Thanks for visiting the thread.

Love,

Geetha Iyer

Dear Geetha,
Good Post.Sure food for thought!

Originally Posted by aishu22

Dear Geetha,
Good Post.Sure food for thought!

Thanks aishu.

Love,

Geetha Iyer

Ok. kanaka

What a wondeful message Geetha!! .
Recognising the people who have helped us glide through life,its ups and downs are the ones to be remembered and the due credit given.

Intersting one!!

Love,
Devika

good post. thank for sharing............