Take this quiz. Name the ten wealthiest men in the world. Name the last ten Heisman Trophy winners. Name eight people who’ve won the Nobel Prize. How about the last ten Academy Award winners for best picture? Or the last decade’s worth of World Series winners?
How’d you do? I didn’t do well either. Surprising how quickly we forget, isn’t it? And what I’ve mentioned are no second-rate achievements. These are the best in their fields.
Here’s another quiz; see how you do on this one. Think of three people you enjoy spending time with. Name ten people who’ve taught you something worthwhile. Name five friends who’ve helped you in a difficult time. List a few teachers who’ve aided your journey through high school. Easier? It was for me, too. The lesson? The people who make a difference are not the ones with credentials, but the ones with the concern.
