Charles Schultz Philosophy

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 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 Contest.

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. They are not 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: 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 who care.

CLEAR HAI

Lately ive been obsessed with commercials on tv more than tv shows.Besides being short,they strike the right chord and deliver the message in practically the most innovative way possible,and surprisingly everytime.Above all you dont have to suffer the pain of prophesying-"what happens next?".
Some of them can be so effective that they almost get entrenched in your mind,besides the fact that they can also be highly deluding.I can still distinctly recollect
the very catchy "kya aap close-up karte hain..."commercial,
the very musical "bole mere lips...i love uncle chips" commercial or
the peppy "doodh doodh doodh...piyo glass full doodh" or
the very cute "i love you rasna" commercial.
After ages having seen a filmstar on a bajaj scooter (shahrukh in chak de india) reminds me of the very patriotic "hamara bajaj" commercial.

Of late commercials dont just market the product they also market the image of the endorser.And with celebs whom we consider local Gods,endorsing products,has taken marketing up by a couple of notches.Commercials can also be highly deceptive and dangerous.

A couple of such instances are.....ads like "fair and lovely" or "fair and handsome" which portray the idea of becoming successful by turning fair are i think promoting sheer racism,and ofcourse the very recent "sprite" commercial teaching guys how to have more than one girl friend and still be truthful to each of them.

But the saddest thing is that we are willing to get allured by these commercials.