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Who Moved My Cheese?

By: Dr Spencer Johnson
Narrated by: Tony Roberts,Karen Ziemba,Kenneth Blanchard
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, read by Tony Roberts and Karen Ziemba, with an introduction read by Kenneth Blanchard.

Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths. It is the amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life, for example a good job, a loving relationship, money or possessions, health or spiritual peace of mind. The maze is where you look for what you want, perhaps the organisation you work in, or the family or community you live in. The problem is that the cheese keeps moving.

In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change in their search for the cheese. One of them eventually deals with change successfully and writes what he has learned on the maze walls for you to discover. You'll learn how to anticipate, adapt to and enjoy change and be ready to change quickly whenever you need to.

Discover the secret of the writing on the wall for yourself and enjoy less stress and more success in your work and life. Written for all ages, this story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique insights will last a lifetime.

©2018 Spencer Johnson (P)2018 Penguin Audio

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Good book on adapting to change!

This book was a good one, incorporating a story which always makes things interesting.

The story, the discussion that followed, and the afterword by the author helped me to appreciate the importance of having a mindset that is willing to adapt to change and to sense changes in seasons and move with them rather than becoming left behind.

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Really the most impressive, digestible little book

This is a most interesting read. Playful, easy to understand, yet the concepts are complex and educated.

There are easily more than 100 principles one could pick up, it felt like after every second sentence.

Anyone who is a business owner, entrepreneur, running for president, a parent, anyone really can pick up this book and benefit a great deal.

Thanks Dr. Spencer for a succinct ensemble.

Sally.

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On point like an antenna 📡 👌

This book hits straight to the point. the author did not waste time telling us why I needed to read this book. He hit the nail right on the head and surely I listened without a break.

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Incredibly powerful!

This book was recommended by a friend during a time when I had to make a big decision and change in my career of 25 years. The story is incredibly powerful and helped me to tap into my internal ability to cross the "fear stage" of my decision making process. Have already recommended this book to many of my friends and connections!

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brilliant

every one should read this book, should be taught at school and churches to adapt like the honey Badger

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Thank you Dr. Spencer!

Thanks to Doctor for the wake-up call. Best use of my time and money. You may have just saved my career.

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Rich truths

I enjoyed the richness of the truths told in this story. It has def shaped how I will think about change moving forward.

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  • Richard McFerran
  • 09-28-19

Okay

I read this book 15+ years ago, it was a refreshing read then. As a 'scurry' and a self-confessed change junkie, I've moved forward from this book and l understand the stress that it causes on those reluctant to change.

As a short read it is worth a credit as it simplifies the complexity of change.

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  • Amod Wadhi
  • 11-03-20

Classic Motivation

it's the simplest of books that you will ever find that will positively motivate you to make a change, accept change and believe that change is constant.
a fantastic read, can be read over many times and the same excitement is felt each time. read it at different stages in your life and you will get a different perspective each time....remember....It's Cheese time everytime, you just have to see it that way!!

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  • 09-12-20

Accurate but old now

I think this book was brilliant at the time of publication, I agree with everything in it but it feels old, obvious and not very good value for money in 2020. The basic lesson is learn to change because if you don't you'll get left behind, in the 1970s this was probably radical thinking but I think most of us in the working world know this by now.

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  • jacobs396
  • 01-22-22

Why did I wait so long!!??

I've had this book recommended to me so many times! Yet for some reason I never quite got around to it. Oh how I wish I'd looked at audible before. This was my first audible purchase and it has not let me down.. however the next one has big footsteps to follow in. A very enlightening and interesting book which challenges mindset on a really simplistic yet not demeaning way. Really well written and if I'm honest the type of book that should be read by everyone!

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  • David Thomas
  • 11-14-20

Very inspiring

Wonderful book. Initially I thought it a boring college story. By the time the book completed I feel it is a book need to listen by everyone once in their life time.

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 06-26-20

Great Book!

So short, but so powerful! Maybe one of the most powerful book that I have ever listened or read.

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  • Augusta
  • 05-04-20

best change book

I'll recommend this book to anyone serious about change. it's life transforming. it's a must read!.

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  • Hussein Akinsola
  • 10-14-23

Glad I read this

Definitely recommending this to everyone around me.
It is an amazing book, short yet touches so much details of our daily lives

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  • Jones Muyangana
  • 07-27-23

Brilliant read very impactful

This was an accidental recommendation
Boy am I glad I bought it
I often struggle with change and fear and this book presented effective ways of dealing with my often unfounded fear
Thank you

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  • 05-20-23

Great book recommended by a friend

I can’t believe I’ve been one of the characters to have resisted reading this book for many years! I’ve finally done it and very happy to have done so!

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  • Daniel Slater
  • 12-20-18

it was just very plain and boring...

i dont think i am the targer audience. hence it became very boring. maybe better if youre 40+

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  • 02-12-23

A must read for individual growth

Simple, easy to follow and extremely effective where you can take away some action items .
Loved it
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  • 02-11-23

Great book for team building

Loved this book, very easy to listen to & pass on to my business team and training

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  • 02-07-23

Adding to our internal Leadership Program Reading List

Nothing ground breaking but a good reminder. I will be adding this to our internal leadership program reading list for employees to read.

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  • HilariousHangings
  • 02-20-22

A must add to your collection

A classic and must have in your collection. The audiobook was a great listen.

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  • Rayonne
  • 01-14-22

Embrace the moral of the story - change!

A very well written illustration depicting the various responses to change and the consequences of each outcome. A very light hearted way to honestly examine our own approach to change which is none invasive or demanding. Very effective!

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  • Taila D
  • 05-02-21

An oldie but a goodie.

Even if you have an agile mindset already, it's a great reminder. Good as an easy listen on the drive to work.

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  • Adam Bush
  • 03-27-20

A modern day Aesops Fable

I read this when I was a teenager and now I'm a teacher I'm going to use this to teach my students about putting meaning into their own narratives. This is a great allegory that individuals can get a lot of growth out of.

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  • Sineth
  • 04-03-19

Great Book

I have listen to this book more than 5 times now and something new every day. Take you mind beyond every day life and allows to see what is changing around you.

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  • Inge Buchanan
  • 01-16-19

Excellent

Excellent read, short and to the point. A great perspective for business and your life.

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