I used to read some external books besides my study.
However,
I didn't continue my reading after I went to college
because I was "excused" myself to concentrate on my study.
Till few months ago,
I decided to re-cultivate my reading habit.
I bought tonnes of new books,
mainly self-help and some biography.
This time I read with purpose.
Today,
the 1st book that I am going to share with you
is
"Who Moved My Cheese?"
by Dr Spencer Johnson.
This is a SELF-HELP book which presented
through a very SIMPLE & MEANINGFUL story.
The story is mainly talked about an interesting short story shared by a man.
There are 4 characters in that story
who reflects the human nature in real life.
2 mice named "Sniff" and "Scurry"
2 little people named "Hem" and "Haw"
Four of them running in the maze and search for cheese.
Although it was easy to understand,
great wisdom hidden in that story.
Cheese is actually a metaphor,
which reflected things that you want in life
Fame, Fortune, Wealth
Health, Success, Big Mansion
Race car, new Xbox One
and so on.
We are searching for them throughout our life.
Indeed we will reach there in the end and enjoy the satisfaction.
However,
Life keeps changing
Nothing is eternal
We can't always stay at the one point only.
In the story,
the mice already noticed about the change in amount of the cheese
therefore they didn't feel surprised
when the change came to them
yet they moved on to search for new cheese
whereas Hem & Haw
were just hemming and hawing about the change
complain about the change.
Sometimes
it was because we are afraid to change
we stay too long in our comfort zone
therefore in the end we resist to change
To have a better future
and sustainable success in life
we should be brave to take our first step
outside our comfort zone.
Just like Haw's decision to find New Cheese
instead of just looking back to the past
that had changed
We also know that in the process of change
it could be challenging and suffering
The hardest part of doing anything
always is the beginning
When you're moving on,
keep that result you wanted in your mind always.
That will drive you far far away till the goal.
Besides,
always be prepared for the next change
So that,
you're ready to move once again when the time had come.
These are the wisdom that came from the handwriting on the wall
by Haw
Change Happens
They Keep Moving The Cheese
Anticipate Change
Get Ready For The Cheese To Move
Monitor Change
Smell The Cheese Often So You Know When It Is Getting Old
Adapt To Change Quickly
The Quicker You Let Go Of Old Cheese, The Sooner You Can Enjoy New Cheese
Change
Move With The Cheese
Enjoy Change!
Savor The Adventure And Enjoy The Taste of New Cheese!
Be Ready To Change Quickly And Enjoy It Again
They Keep Moving Cheese
For me, this book is very useful and applicable in anything that you are doing in life. Therefore, I am very recommend this book for those haven't read this book yet. Everyone has the different perspective when they read this story. Do share with me what's your thoughts. :)
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