The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip.

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 pageant.
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.

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.

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia. -Charles Schultz

To find time for what truly matters…

20 Minutes at Work It takes a second to check if an email is urgent, but new mail sucks up time when you break concentration to answer each message. Stash nonurgent e-mails by clicking “reply,” then “save as draft”. Set a time to answer them later.

15 Minutes In The Kitchen Prep work can take longer than actual cooking. If you don’t want to buy pretrimmed veggies, take a tip from Rachel Ray’s “30 Minute Meals”: During lulls while making Sunday dinner, wash, trim and store produce for the week.

20 Minutes While You’re Out Whether going for a bite with friends or brown-bagging with a co-worker, set an end time when making dates. You’ll resist lingering, and it won’t seem rude when you get up to leave.

5 Minutes In the Car Engines warm up best while being driven, so no need to spend time sitting in the driveway with the motor idling.

Trust me, the one hour a day you saved can be spent in a more important matter, like talking to a love one, or saying hi to friends you haven’t talked to in a long time.

To all the moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day to all of you!

Being a mother is a very gratifying full time job. I’ve seen my friends sad and happy when talking about their families, especially their kids. I could see their overflowing love for them. I can see them sacrificing every thing for their little ones. I know their capacity as moms and I salute them for that!

Enjoy your day!