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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: September 25, 2009 10:46 PM Post subject: Something to think about.... |
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A friend emailed this to me - I like it! Hope you do too!
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them.
Just read the e-mail straight 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 pageant.
4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners 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 simply are the ones who care the most.
Share this with those people who have either made a difference in your life, or whom you keep close in your heart, like I did.
'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' _________________
Mary D.
Smoke-free one day at a time!
Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness! |
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: September 26, 2009 2:23 PM Post subject: |
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I enjoyed the lesson!
Kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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jimotter
Quit Date: November 19, 2003
Posts: 2411 Location: Everett Washington
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Posted: September 26, 2009 6:26 PM Post subject: |
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Thanks Mary.
Jim _________________
Never give up on yourself. We are so worth the effort. Smoking creates nothing but misery for us and those around us. Smoking is socially unacceptable everywhere we go. |
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kevin Site Admin
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Posted: September 26, 2009 11:34 PM Post subject: |
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keep choosing life!
kevin
the zen of the quit |
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essie662
Quit Date: April 14, 2004
Posts: 3388 Location: MI
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Posted: September 27, 2009 1:33 PM Post subject: |
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Good one, Mary! _________________
Essie
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Barbara K.
Quit Date: December 23, 2004
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Posted: December 13, 2009 12:23 AM Post subject: |
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I agree, good one Mary. _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Blessings,
Barbara K. |
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