Who Moved My Cheese (Platinum Edition)

Author: (USA) Johnson
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: General Electric CEO Jack Welch said: "You can't imagine how difficult it is to make people simple. They fear simplicity, afraid that once they become simple, they will be called simple-minded. But in reality, the opposite is true. Those with clear thinking and perseverance are the simplest people. Dr. Spencer Johnson has helped millions of people discover a simple fact in life: If only there was a map of the maze! If only the old route could still be taken! If only no one moved my cheese! But things are always changing. What about— I am sending this book to my colleagues and friends because Dr. Spencer Johnson's storytelling talent and unique perspective make this book invaluable. It allows those who wish to succeed in this ever-changing world to quickly read and understand its principles. —Randi Harris, former Vice Chairman of Merrill Lynch Everyone knows that change is a part of life, but few expect or accept change that truly happens in life. Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple and easy-to-understand guide that each of us can use to deal with the changing environment we are in. —Mike Mori, Senior Vice President of Kodak Ranked #1 on Amazon's bestseller list for 78 consecutive weeks! Ranked #1 on China's major media bestseller list for 128 consecutive weeks! #1 on The New York Times Best Seller List #1 on The Wall Street Journal Best Seller List #1 on BusinessWeek Best Seller List #1 on USA Today Best Seller List. Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple fable filled with profound truths about change in life. It's an interesting and enlightening story that depicts four characters living in a "maze," who do their best to find "cheese" that nourishes their bodies and minds and makes them happy. Among these four characters, two are mice named "Snoopy" and "Hurry-Up"; the other two are small people about the same size as mice, named "Sniff" and "Squeak," and their appearance and behavior are similar to modern humans. Here, "cheese" is a metaphor for anything we desire in life. It could be a job, relationships, money, property, health, or inner peace. The "maze" in the book represents a place where you spend time and effort pursuing what you want, which could be the organization you serve or the community you live in. In the story, these characters face sudden changes. In the end, one of them successfully adapts to these changes and writes on the wall of the maze about his journey of change and the lessons he learned. When you see those messages on the wall, you can find your own way to deal with change. By understanding these methods, you won't feel too much pressure and will achieve more success in life or work (no matter how you define success and pressure). This book is suitable for all age groups, and reading the story will take you less than an hour, but its unique insights can have a lifelong impact and help you.