Pattern/IMAC Hearts and Minds

Terry Terrenoire amad2terry at juno.com
Wed Jul 30 17:52:15 AKDT 2003


Excellent post, Troy. Possibly the best yet!

Terry T.

On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 15:11:40 -0400 "Troy Newman" <troy_newman at msn.com>
writes:
> Here is a little thing I got in email last year:
> 
> I have modified it slightly to protect the innocent...haha
> 
> 
> <<<<
> 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.
> 7. Name the finalist from the last five TOC's?
> 
> 
> How did you do?
> I got the TOC guys but not all of them. Wealthy Well I guess Bill 
> Gates is
> in there?
> 
> The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
> 
> These people above 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.
> 
> By making a mark on the pattern world and helping a MAC'er or Sport 
> guy to
> improve his flying, solve a radio problem or even have a good day. 
> You as a
> person and a "stuck up Pattern guy" can maybe make it into the list 
> above.
> 
> Again things that make you go HMMMMMMMM
> 
> TN
> 
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