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“Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson is about four mice who live in a maze and search for cheese. Cheese a metaphor for what you want to have in life. It could be a good job, loving relationship, money or health.
The moral of the story is that change is constant and we need to adapt to the new realities to succeed and be happy in life.
Lesson 1 – Change Happens: They keep moving the cheese
- We spend a lot of time building up our identity and feel scared to look foolish trying something new. This fear prevents us from changing and cling to our past.
- Accept reality
Lesson 2 – Anticipate Change: Get ready for the cheese to move
- Be aware of what is happening around your life, industry, job, etc.
- Do not be surprised by unexpected change and play the role of a victim.
- Noticing small changes early helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come.
Lesson 3 – Monitor Change: Smell the cheese often so you know when it is getting old
- Be present with your life to understand what is going on with your cheese.
Lesson 4 – Adapt To Change Quickly: The quicker you let go of old cheese the sooner you can enjoy new cheese
- If you do not adapt with the change, you will fall even further behind and could become obsolete.
- Better late than never.
Lesson 5 – Change: Move with the cheese
- Do not get into analysis paralysis mode. Take action!
- Ask yourself: “What would I do if I were not afraid?”
- The fear we let build up in our minds is worse than the situation that actually exists.
Lesson 6 – Enjoy Change: Enjoy the taste of new cheese
- Take pride in the fact that it took hard work and effort to get the new cheese.
- You will feel free once you move beyond your fears.
Lesson 7 – Be Ready to Change Quickly and Enjoy it Again & Again: They keep moving the cheese
- Do not get too comfortable and always be on the look out for future changes.
- By getting out of your comfort zone more often, you will be ready for the future!
- You will be less stress, less unhappy, and more prepared than those who resist change.