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Seye (m)
Book Review: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« on: February 27, 2006, 12:23 PM »

Is there anyone on this forum who has read the book “Who moved My Cheese”
Its am amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work And in Your Life
By Dr. Spencer Johnson

The book’s short summary:

Cheese
Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life – whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money, or spiritual peace of mind. Cheese is what we think will make us happy, and when circumstances take it away, different people deal with change in different ways. Four characters in this delightful parable represent parts of ourselves whenever we are confronted with change.

The Maze
Four characters live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy.
The maze is where you spend time looking for what you want.
It may be the organization you work in, the relationships you have in your life, or the community you live in.


Two of the characters named Sniff and Scurry are mice. They represent parts of us that are simple and instinctive.
Hem and Haw are the little people, representing those complex parts of us as human beings.
Sometimes we are like Sniff, who anticipates change early by sniffing it out, or Scurry, who quickly scurries into action and adapts.
Maybe we are more like Hem, who denies change and resists it out of fear, or Haw, who learns to adapt in time when he sees something better.
Recently the book was circulated in my office for everyone to read and the effect this change is having in my organization is just amazing. It’s a must read for everyone.
If you’ve read it, share with us how the book has transform your life, and the character you think you fit most in the book. As for me I think I’m more of a haw.
chy (f)
Re: "who Moved My Cheese?"
« #1 on: March 08, 2006, 02:14 PM »

i ve read the book seun it really
changed m perception of certain things esp. in m career
otolorin (m)
Re: "who Moved My Cheese?"
« #2 on: April 28, 2006, 01:47 PM »

it was one book too inspiring, it triggered the flare for changes in my life.
favourwal (f)
Re: "who Moved My Cheese?"
« #3 on: May 26, 2006, 09:55 PM »

Lovely book.

I think every person should read it.
valmeji (f)
Re: "who Moved My Cheese?"
« #4 on: June 16, 2006, 03:50 PM »

i have also read that book and i think it is a must read especially for our parents and the young ones in the ministry who have become though are unhappy with their present  situation are afraid to go out there to the unknown.
Seun (m)
Re: "who Moved My Cheese?"
« #5 on: June 17, 2006, 12:31 AM »

Where can we get it in Lagos?
Seye (m)
Re: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« #6 on: September 23, 2006, 06:22 PM »

You can get a copy on a Hold Up anywhere in Lagos. The hard cover goes for about N.1000
forgiven (m)
Re: Book Review: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« #7 on: October 03, 2006, 05:35 AM »

Is there no book store where one can get it in Lagos? I don't stay in Lagos but pass through occasionally. Please where in lagos can I get it other than on the street? I've been looking for this book for a while. I've been to all the stores I know in PH.
Seye (m)
Re: Book Review: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« #8 on: October 03, 2006, 08:25 AM »

Visit The Decross Bookstore in Shomolu.
freelance (m)
Re: Book Review: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« #9 on: October 03, 2006, 12:35 PM »

Its a very lovely book.It could change your mindset about certain issues. I have a powerpoint presentation of the book, that we used for a seminar sometime ago.
forgiven (m)
Re: Book Review: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« #10 on: October 04, 2006, 01:39 AM »

Quote from: Seye on October 03, 2006, 08:25 AM
Visit The Decross Bookstore in Shomolu.
thanks. i will check it when next i am in lagos.
Quote from: freelance on October 03, 2006, 12:35 PM
Its a very lovely book.It could change your mindset about certain issues. I have a powerpoint presentation of the book, that we used for a seminar sometime ago.
please post the pp presentation as an attachement. guess it will help pending the time i lay my hands on the book. thanks
segedoo (m)
Re: Book Review: 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
« #11 on: October 13, 2006, 08:55 PM »

yeah great book.

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