Charles Schultz Philosophy The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip.

You don't actually have to answer the uestions. !ust read the e"mail straight through, and you'll get the point. #. $ame the five wealthiest people in the world. %. $ame the last five &eisman trophy winners. '. $ame the last five winners of the (iss )merica contest. *. $ame ten people who have won the $o+el or Pulitzer Prize. ,. $ame the last half dozen )cademy )ward winners for +est actor and actress. -. $ame the last decade's worth of .orld Series winners.

&ow did you do/ The point is, none of us remem+er the headliners of yesterday. These are no second"rate achievers. They are the +est in their fields. 0ut the applause dies. )wards tarnish. )chievements are forgotten. )ccolades and certificates are +uried with their owners.

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#. 2ist a few teachers who aided your 3ourney through school. %. $ame three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. '. $ame five people who have taught you something worthwhile. *. Thin4 of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. ,. Thin4 of five people you en3oy spending time with. -. $ame half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you. 5asier/ The lesson1 The people who ma4e 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.

Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life. "6on't worry a+out the world coming to an end today. 7t's already tomorrow in )ustralia." "Charles Schultz