The Shark and the Goldfish

Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change

By: Jon Gordon

Narrated by: Jon Gordon

Length: 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Now more than ever, fear and uncertainty are becoming staples of daily life. During changing times, it's easy to worry, give up, and let fear paralyze you. However, you have more control than you think you do, and how you handle adversity is your choice - the only choice that matters.

Many successful people and businesses have grown to prominence during even the worst recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar characteristics and took similar actions to thrive while others merely tried to survive. You can do the same.

In The Shark and the Goldfish-, best-selling author Jon Gordon shares an inspiring fable about a goldfish who has always been fed, a nice shark who teaches him to find food, and a wave of change that brings them together. In the process of finding food the shark teaches the goldfish the ultimate lesson - that the difference between a full belly and an empty stomach depends solely on your faith, beliefs, and actions. In the face of adversity, this is a simple fable that reinforces a proven truth - you can't control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond to them. You can allow the waves of change to crush you, or you can learn to ride them to a successful future. Packed with tips and strategies for thriving during tough times, The Shark and the Goldfish will have a lifelong impact.

©2009 Jon Gordon (P)2009 Gildan Media Corp

Great story

Very inspirational and on par for my life right now. Beautiful words of wisdom and a fun listen in the car on the way to work!

great story, very applicable!

I loved this simple story! The story was simple but with Huge points! Starting to swim today!

WOW.!!!!!! PERFECT FOR TODAY. THERE IS PLENTY OF FOOD IN THE OCEAN FOR EVERYONE! THE MIRE WE SHARE THE MORE WE ARE GIVEN?

Life in the Good time or the Hard time is a matter of how we see it. If we SEE it as a Hardship It is, If we Chose to See it as an opportunity it is. We came to this earth knowing we were going to be able to chose and the sooner we remember THAT and chose to Follow our Savior Jesus Christ, who paid the PRICE for us individually the more JOY we will have in OUR lives. Thank you Jon for Referencing The Shark and the Goldfish in your clip on Instagram today. I was so intrigued I had to find it and read it today. I feel very Blessed to have your writings and friendship through social media. Thank You for being a inspiration to many. I will be spreading the word on this great work.

Short and Powerful

What other book might you compare The Shark and the Goldfish to and why?

All Books that Jon Gordon has written.

Which character – as performed by Jon Gordon – was your favorite?

He does a great job reading his own books.

awesome

Loved the simple straight forward and down to earth message! Would highly reccomend to anyone as a reminder that we are the masters of our own destinies

short but powerful

This book was short enough to keep a teenagers attention and powerful enough to encourage all ages.

Wonderful reading

This is a great quick read. Helps to refocus any bad day and make it a positive one.

great story

this book is a great listen very quick very inspirational very motivational very action-driven great story

AMAZING

I wasn’t expecting what I heard in the book- I will most likely listen to this at least once a month if not weekly on some drives I make. Hits home to a lot of our “programmed” thinking. It is also relatable to many areas of life (Walk with God, Social, Career, and mentality) Am I only here to survive or to thrive?

great little story

Great book. Great message
It doesn't matter if you're an executive or just starting your career out this book teaches simple lessons You can use