>You don’t actually have to take the quiz. Just read the email straight

>through, and you’ll get the point, an awesome one, that it is trying to

>make!

>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. 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.

>5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

>6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

>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.

>Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life. Don’t

>worry about the world coming to an end today.

>It’s already tomorrow in Japan.