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Denis Boyd , Assistant Governor Area D
Research into therapy has determined that the key component in the helping process which a predictor of success is the relationship between therapist and client. When there is engagement there is a much greater likelihood of success.
I think that Paul Harris and Charles Schultz would have been friends and may have jointly created the following questionnaire if they had been able to do so:
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip........
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the piece straight through, and you'll get the point.
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.
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
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 .
Rotary is where you and I find "people who care".