Thought I would post that I'm wrapping up a three week training class for Design Engineering.  This is a class that I had to take as part of my job.  It was really hard being gone during the week, but I was able to come home on weekends.  The class caused me excrutiating pain, but I did learn a few things.  It is amazing how fast the telecommunications buisness is moving.  For example, we are currently designing fiber optic cable to the customers house!  We are offering television through phone lines and with the new U-VERSE service you could log into your cable tuner and program it from the internet.

Below, you will find a piece written by Charles Schultz forwarded to me by Brad Sullivan, a friend of mine who works for at&t. Definitely holds true for me.....

Charles Schultz Philosophy  

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  e-mail 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 winner 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 .  

Pass  this on to those people who have made a difference in your  life.  

"Don't  worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow  in Australia."  (Charles Schultz)



Aspire to inspire before you expire!