Powerful People Quiz {Insp}

"Powerful People Quiz"

Now I see why powerful people often wear
sunglasses-the spotlight blinds them to
reality. They suffer from a delusion that
power means something. They suffer from
the misconception that titles make a difference.
They are under the impression that earthly
authority will make a heavenly difference.

Can I prove my point?

Take this quiz:

* Name the ten wealthiest people in the world.
* Name the last ten Heisman trophy winners.
* Name the last ten winners of the Miss
America contest.
* Name eight people who have won the
Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
* How about the last ten Academy Award
winners for best picture...
* or the last decade's worth of World Series
winners.

How did you do? I didn't do well either. With the
exception of you trivia hounds. Surprising how
quickly we forget, isn't it? And what I've mentioned
above are no second-rate achievements. These
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:

* Think of three people you enjoy spending
time with.
* Name ten people who have taught you
something worthwhile.
* Name five friends who have helped you
in a difficult time.
* List a few teachers who have aided your
journey through school.
* Name half a dozen heroes whose stories
have inspired you.

Easier? The lesson? The people who make
a difference are not the ones with the
credentials, but the ones with the concern.
Received on Sun Jul 23 01:17:41 2006