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Title: Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
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Manufacturer: G. P. Putnam's Sons
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| Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Toddlers couldn't event learn something from this book... | The laborious, trite and utterly useless content in this book really makes one wonder just who ACTUALLY needs things like this. The values, concepts, etc. covered in the book should be known, understood and well accepted by the time one reaches, at the latest, 10 years of age. As for the corporate aspect of things: it is absolutely insulting and doesn't even qualify as "half-truth".
There is a wide variety of thought-provoking, conversation-inspiring and life-changing books out there written on similar topics. However, unlike this book, they are written in an adult, intelligent style. This book treats the reader like a child and provides no real "meat" to think about/discuss.
I would highly recommend reading some other books that ride on a much more foundation of intelligence, but ones that go beyond mere acceptance and discuss some of the psychological and sociological aspects of the world.
Too put it shorty:
There's nothing to learn from this childish trash unless there really is something EXTREMELY wrong with your understanding of the world.
Don't insult yourself. | | Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Who moved my cheese | | I loved it and it is easy to read, have shared it with family members. | | Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Who Moved My Cheese | | Great Book! Definately a must for any organization. Simple to read and very powerful ESPECIALLY for those who resist change. It's a real eye opener | | Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Flexibility is one key to life's success | As a Bear Stearn's employee the timing of my reading this simple yet profound book could not have been better. If you are not aware of current financial news, Bear Stearns, a private investment bank was recently purchased by JPMorgan Chase and at this time is going through a merger of both of their businesses. It's a time of uncertainty for many folks working at Bear as well as at Chase. In reading this book, what I appreciate most are the ideas that come through the simple story of two mice and two humans in relation to their attitudes and actions for and against changes that come about in their environment. It's a refreshing and inspiring story that can have positive life altering effects. I can honestly say even in this challenging environment I have found myself to be centered and focused on my work at hand. By not worrying about the future or the past but being aware of completing current tasks, staying flexible and open to changes I have found a way to support myself and others.
Another wonderful book full of real life inspiring stories is called Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment and is written by Ariel and Shya Kane. In this day and age, life is fast and full of changes, be they in our family, living or work situations. And with supportive books like these two, we are able to navigate a path through life's sometimes bumpy roads with ease, grace and enjoyment. I highly recommend both these life inspiring books | | Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Who Buys this Cheese? | Ok, I admit my header is a little harsh and tacky, but the cruel reality is this book is a terrible waste of your time. If you are seeking a short story with a dubious message, this book might be of value to you. If you are looking for life changing inspiration and guidance, this book will be a sorry disappointment.
I am in the habit of reading any self help book I can find that promises something new and profound in the hopes that even the smallest nugget of new information makes it all worthwhile. In Who Moved My Cheese, I found nothing of the sort. Perhaps most disappointing is that this book gives the feeling you are merely reading a retread of a mere fable with a message that is questionable at best. I wholly recommend not wasting a moment with this book.
All the best.
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| | Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Product Description | | Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths about change. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a "Maze" and look for "Cheese" to nourish them and make them happy. Two are mice named Sniff and Scurry. And two are "little people" -- beings the size of mice who look and act a lot like people. Their names are Hem and Haw. "Cheese" is a metaphor for what you want to have in life -- whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or spiritual peace of mind. And "The Maze" is where you look for what you want -- the organization you work in, or the family or community you live in. In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change. Eventually, one of them deals with it successfully, and writes what he has learned from his experience on the maze walls. When you come to see "The Handwriting on the Wall," you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy less stress and more success (however you define it) in your work and in your life. Written for all ages, the story takes less than an hour to listen to, but its unique insights can last for a lifetime. | | Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by G. P. Putnam's Sons Amazon.com | | Change can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your perspective. The message of Who Moved My Cheese? is that all can come to see it as a blessing, if they understand the nature of cheese and the role it plays in their lives. Who Moved My Cheese? is a parable that takes place in a maze. Four beings live in that maze: Sniff and Scurry are mice--nonanalytical and nonjudgmental, they just want cheese and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Hem and Haw are "littlepeople," mouse-size humans who have an entirely different relationship with cheese. It's not just sustenance to them; it's their self-image. Their lives and belief systems are built around the cheese they've found. Most of us reading the story will see the cheese as something related to our livelihoods--our jobs, our career paths, the industries we work in--although it can stand for anything, from health to relationships. The point of the story is that we have to be alert to changes in the cheese, and be prepared to go running off in search of new sources of cheese when the cheese we have runs out. Dr. Johnson, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and many other books, presents this parable to business, church groups, schools, military organizations--anyplace where you find people who may fear or resist change. And although more analytical and skeptical readers may find the tale a little too simplistic, its beauty is that it sums up all natural history in just 94 pages: Things change. They always have changed and always will change. And while there's no single way to deal with change, the consequence of pretending change won't happen is always the same: The cheese runs out. --Lou Schuler |
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