IJMC - Yet Another Mental Quiz on the Internet

Ok, so "YAMQI" does not roll off the tongue very well. Just walk around 
trying to say it. Make everyone really wonder what you were up to this 
past weekend...sounds like a plan to me.                          -dave







 
Take this quiz: mentally 
  
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 and special. 
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.