Because DDA read it, and I want to find out what's up with the mixed reviews.
.......
Well. Mostly just as obvious and unnecessary as the detractors say. At least to me, because I *love* change. But this might indeed help those who struggle with change and ordinary life challenges.

And guess what... there are even gems for me. Because when I redefine the author's word of 'change' as 'unexpected serious challenge' (motorcycle wreck that still interferes with my ability to climb stairs or hike, bad guy who rear-ended my son so badly that our favorite car got totaled & a year of fighting the insurance company to get partial compensation, adult son moving back home and refusing to get a job, etc.), I can remind myself of these four characters' names and have the closest thing to a 'quick fix' for a healthier attitude.

My favorite fix is for when *I'm* the one who caused the problem. I underinsured that car, without doing the research, not realising how much actual value it had. I've learned from that mistake, and I also appreciate Johnson's advice that "fastest way to change is to laugh at your own folly--then you can let go and quickly move on."

The other bit I bookmarked: "I like the idea of letting go of old behavior instead of letting go of the relationship. Repeating the same behavior will just get you the same results."

So, yeah, obvious stuff. Until one needs it. And at that point, when one is under stress and not thinking clearly, having an easily understood and processable reminder is a good thing. ( )

Book 32 - Dr Spencer Johnson - Who moved my cheese ?

Fascinating wee story about change...

- How we accept change ?
- How we manage change ?
- How we fight against change ?
- How different people are motivated to change
- And why some people will never ever ever change....

The story of two little mice and two little humans and how they need to find cheese in a maze to live....the real eye opening was the difference between the characters when they can’t find their cheese. I know it sounds silly and it is but it is also a great story with many different layers.

A deep story ? Or an obvious one ? Easy to understand ? Or what was that about ?

I enjoyed it and think I will read it again in a few weeks...the story is sandwiched between how the story influenced a business and then concludes with a small group of friends contemplating it. Would be brilliant for a chat with friends and colleagues.

‘He was beginning to realize the difference between activity and productivity.’

‘He decided that if he ever got the chance again, he would get out of his comfort zone and adapt to change sooner. It would make things easier.’

What does change mean to you ? Something to fear or welcomed like an old friend ? ( )

A little quirky, a little pedantic, but not bad advice. ( )

A quick, easy, interesting, fun, little motivational book.

I like this a lot better than the one minute manager (and it’s spinoffs). Those just drove me to enjoy [b:The 59-Second Employee: How to Stay One Second Ahead of Your One-Minute Manager|630143|The 59-Second Employee How to Stay One Second Ahead of Your One-Minute Manager|Rae André|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348280609l/630143._SY75_.jpg|616468].

First read in 2003 (paperback), and again in 2020 on Kindle. ( )

¿Quién se ha llevado mi queso?
Spencer Johnson
Publicado: 1998 | 68 páginas
Ensayo Autoayuda Psicología

¿Quién se ha llevado mi queso? Una manera sorprendente de afrontar el cambio en el trabajo y en la vida privada, publicado en 1998, es un libro de motivación escrito por Spencer Johnson en el estilo de una parábola. Describe el cambio en el trabajo y la vida, y cuatro típicas reacciones al citado cambio con dos ratones, dos liliputienses, y sus búsquedas de queso.