who moved my cheese book by spencer johnson

This journey makes him self-reflective, and he begins to write maxims on the walls of the maze in the hope that one day, Hem might see them. The search for something new, actually feels quite exhilarating. Haw, begins his epic journey, and slowly starts to notice small changes within himself. Hem, is far less brave and refuses to leave Station C, but Haw sets out into the unknown, leaving a note for his friend saying, 'What would you do if you weren't afraid?'

So, he decides to venture out in pursuit of new cheese. Haw, eventually realizes that the cheese isn't going to reappear magically. They moan about the unfairness of the situation and blame others for moving their cheese.Įven though the cheese is no longer in Station C, Hem and Haw keep going back there, hoping that the cheese will reappear. Hem and Haw, however, are less pragmatic.

Sniff and Scurry understand that the situation has changed, so they decide to search for new cheese. The inhabitants react differently to their changing situation. As is the inevitable way of the world, the cheese starts to run out. For an idyllic period, the inhabitants are lucky enough to find some cheese at Station C, and enjoy a plentiful supply of their favorite food. Two mice, named Sniff and Scurry, and two mouse-sized people, named Hem and Haw, search for cheese. Is There a Slice of Wisdom in This Story for You? On the contrary, they may even offer us incredible joy and opportunity. However, these curveballs don't have to be frightening. Growth often emerges because of adversity, and sometimes unexpected scenarios arise when we least expect them. It tackles the complexity of how we react to change, as a means to inspire us to be courageous in the face of it. The characters reveal that we can either accept change, or complain about it. In a simple story of the inevitability of change, two mice and two little people navigate living in a maze and maintaining their cheese supplies. Who Moved My Cheese is a light-hearted fable that offers deep insights into adapting to change in multiple scenarios. What if there was a roadmap to help us better navigate change? Change is the only certainty in life, so why do we avoid and even fear it? We know that change is inevitable, yet we lack effective strategies to come to terms with it.