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Who Stole My Cheese?!!
For those sick of corporate scandals and underhanded business practices, laughter may be the best medicine. A hilarious parody of the classic bestseller Who Moved My Cheese , Who Stole My Cheese?!! offers a little lift in an otherwise challenging situation. Inside is an insipid tale that reveals profound truths about greed. It's a cloying yet inspiring story of four small characters -- two rats and two "loyal employees" -- who are trapped in a "maze" and looking for their share of the "cheese" to sustain them and bring them happiness.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published November 15, 2002
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July 11, 2007
One of the most popular business books ever. Who stole America's brains? If you really want an adventure in the absurd, track down the movie. Yes, there's even a movie. Or I can save you the trouble and summarize: Change happens. Deal with it or die. (But acted out with cute little mice.)
July 1, 2008
Just awful. If this is the sort of book that people are reading for insight in business, we're in trouble. It's common sense.
January 22, 2018
22 Jan. 2018
I read this about 2002 while working for VeriSign when a new boss took over our department and suggested/required it. It is a very simple and short book. It has a very good little message from what I remember these 15+ years later: If you are just going through the old motions of past success and things are not working out, perhaps you need to think about the possibility of change to find out what is really going on.
Pretty simple message, but for some people it is really hard to accept the possibility of change being absolutely necessary for survival, let alone success.
I found the book a bit demeaning to me, or to any person who actually thinks about what is really going on. But for some folks, thinking and adapting to necessary changes are pretty hard, so it might be a good book for them.
I read this about 2002 while working for VeriSign when a new boss took over our department and suggested/required it. It is a very simple and short book. It has a very good little message from what I remember these 15+ years later: If you are just going through the old motions of past success and things are not working out, perhaps you need to think about the possibility of change to find out what is really going on.
Pretty simple message, but for some people it is really hard to accept the possibility of change being absolutely necessary for survival, let alone success.
I found the book a bit demeaning to me, or to any person who actually thinks about what is really going on. But for some folks, thinking and adapting to necessary changes are pretty hard, so it might be a good book for them.
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June 4, 2014Confundí el libro original con la parodia. Muevo la reseña al original
August 10, 2021
Clearly a very impressive book. "Must read".
It reveals profound truths, it is an amusing story of only 4 characters.
It helps you find your own cheese.🧀
It reveals profound truths, it is an amusing story of only 4 characters.
It helps you find your own cheese.🧀
May 25, 2012
Change can be a good thing or a curse, depending on your point of view. A person’s life changed dramatically in his/her lifestyle or work. Luckily a book was written by Dr. Spencer Johnson to help you discover how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life. This book takes less than a hour to read, but van change you forever. Dr. Spencer Johnson is the author and co-author of the number one best-selling books about dealing with change. The novel Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson M.D. was excellent because it was well written with its unique insights and it also describes the secrets of how to anticipate change and adapt to change, as well as enjoying success in a career and in life.
In fact, this book was written by one of the best authors who has helped millions of people discover simple truths they can use to enjoy healthier lifestyles. The book delivers unique insights and phrases helping the reader deal with stress and changes of everyday life. Dr. Spencer Johnson has changed the lives of many people whether it is struggling in a job or getting a peace of mind. There also is a very tricky part to this book, and that is how the author uses metaphors throughout the book. For example the word “cheese” is a metaphor used for a decent job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or peace of mind. Basically the story is about two mice named Sniff and Scurry and two “little people” named Hem and Haw. In the story all of the characters live in a maze, which is a metaphor for where you look for what you want, or the family or community you live in. The characters are faced with unexpected changes. Eventually, Haw deals with the change successfully and writes about his journey and how he accomplished it.
For this reason, the four characters undergo one of the biggest turn points in their lives. The four had found a great deal of cheese. They thought they had enough cheese forever and ever, but time based by and the cheese got shorter and shorter. Eventually, they ran out of cheese. The two mice went to go look for more yet the two little people waited for more cheese to come. The cheese never came and the little people become arrogant and selfish. This book makes the reader reflect on his or her own personal life. Many people have benefited from reading this book such as corporations, governmental agencies, small businesses, churches and schools and hospitals. In fact, the whole first section of the book is filled with how people solved their problems after reading this 94-page book. The book also describes what types of change there are. For example losing your job, or your company shutting down. The little phrases used in the book guide you to settle your perfect future. The phrases are the key parts to the book, since they teach you how to handle the future. Many peoples future would be to have a successful career and a caring family.
Similarly, This book is an amazing way to deal with success in your work and in your life. The book put emphasis on using what you learned for day-to-day life. The most important parts to this book were the phrases the author used. Some of the phrases were: what would you do if you weren’t afraid, the quicker you let go of old cheese the sooner you find new cheese, if you do not change you can become extinct, and much more. The last section of the book is a group having a discussion about the book. They relate the book to their personal lives, and discover ways to get better at turning change into a good thing.
Overly, this book was well written. Dr. Johnson clearly stated how change affects every on and can be a positive thing. This book demonstrates the ability to turn a persons life around. I recommend this book for people struggling with change in their lives.
In fact, this book was written by one of the best authors who has helped millions of people discover simple truths they can use to enjoy healthier lifestyles. The book delivers unique insights and phrases helping the reader deal with stress and changes of everyday life. Dr. Spencer Johnson has changed the lives of many people whether it is struggling in a job or getting a peace of mind. There also is a very tricky part to this book, and that is how the author uses metaphors throughout the book. For example the word “cheese” is a metaphor used for a decent job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or peace of mind. Basically the story is about two mice named Sniff and Scurry and two “little people” named Hem and Haw. In the story all of the characters live in a maze, which is a metaphor for where you look for what you want, or the family or community you live in. The characters are faced with unexpected changes. Eventually, Haw deals with the change successfully and writes about his journey and how he accomplished it.
For this reason, the four characters undergo one of the biggest turn points in their lives. The four had found a great deal of cheese. They thought they had enough cheese forever and ever, but time based by and the cheese got shorter and shorter. Eventually, they ran out of cheese. The two mice went to go look for more yet the two little people waited for more cheese to come. The cheese never came and the little people become arrogant and selfish. This book makes the reader reflect on his or her own personal life. Many people have benefited from reading this book such as corporations, governmental agencies, small businesses, churches and schools and hospitals. In fact, the whole first section of the book is filled with how people solved their problems after reading this 94-page book. The book also describes what types of change there are. For example losing your job, or your company shutting down. The little phrases used in the book guide you to settle your perfect future. The phrases are the key parts to the book, since they teach you how to handle the future. Many peoples future would be to have a successful career and a caring family.
Similarly, This book is an amazing way to deal with success in your work and in your life. The book put emphasis on using what you learned for day-to-day life. The most important parts to this book were the phrases the author used. Some of the phrases were: what would you do if you weren’t afraid, the quicker you let go of old cheese the sooner you find new cheese, if you do not change you can become extinct, and much more. The last section of the book is a group having a discussion about the book. They relate the book to their personal lives, and discover ways to get better at turning change into a good thing.
Overly, this book was well written. Dr. Johnson clearly stated how change affects every on and can be a positive thing. This book demonstrates the ability to turn a persons life around. I recommend this book for people struggling with change in their lives.
July 8, 2018
Good, quick, necessary read. The foresight, willingness, and necessity to accept and adapt to change.
August 28, 2010
Jeff was asked to read this book for a discussion group with his new company. It is a super quick read and we have found ourselves referring to the characters as we find ourselves making similar mistakes. It is a very simple allegory about change and how we deal with change in our lives, and is easy to relate to. Yet, its simplicity is not condescending or dumb. This book is worth checking out from the library and can be suitable for even young children when talking about the changes that inevitably happen with life.
June 10, 2010
I had to read this for a "work" experiment they were trying that was the fad at the time. That is exactly what this book reminded me of..the fads that swirl their way through corporations but are full of fluff and hot air..
June 14, 2017
I feel so cliche giving this book a 5, but I'll admit, I liked it. It provoked some good self-reflection, and I kept coming back to the principles throughout the day. A super quick read, and one that I should re-read often. It applies to so many life situations!
October 31, 2018
Cute book, great message, quick read. Can't go wrong.
June 3, 2018
This is a parody that came out about the time that big corporate CEOs were being arrested. As a result the author took the opportunity to use this experience to combine the bigwigs, give them mocking names that are a play on words of where they came from and then act like they were working together together to further their own means of manipulating the local population. Basically this part of the book was creative.
The book is then taken and given in two more parts with one being a story within a story and the second one being a wrap-up to the first two parts. The last two parts have two different combinations of lessons for people who may want an inspirational read but at the same time they really aren't anything that you wouldn't learn elsewhere for the most part.
All in all it is a quick read while one that won't take up a lot of the reader's time. For an inspirational-type of book, though, it would be best to steer away from this book and look elsewhere while just enjoying the read as much as you can for what it is.
The book is then taken and given in two more parts with one being a story within a story and the second one being a wrap-up to the first two parts. The last two parts have two different combinations of lessons for people who may want an inspirational read but at the same time they really aren't anything that you wouldn't learn elsewhere for the most part.
All in all it is a quick read while one that won't take up a lot of the reader's time. For an inspirational-type of book, though, it would be best to steer away from this book and look elsewhere while just enjoying the read as much as you can for what it is.
May 9, 2025
I was written as if it were a story for a kindergarten child. But to the bad reviews, just keep in mind that sometimes that's what we adults need to help good ol' common sense stick. We all understand things differently, and MANY people choose to stay stuck in their ways and thought processes and are unwilling to see other points of view. The easiest way to help get out of that is by putting it in a way that's not stressful or complicated. But one they read and can't deny is truth.
Gives unique perspectives that we normally wouldn't think of but makes it easy to retain. There is nothing wrong with simple every now and then. We all need to be reminded of what we call common sense situations from time to time. No one is perfect. We all learn and grow uniquely, and that's absolutely okay. I enjoyed it even "brainless" as it was and would recommend those looking for a light refresher or helpful change of thinking.
Gives unique perspectives that we normally wouldn't think of but makes it easy to retain. There is nothing wrong with simple every now and then. We all need to be reminded of what we call common sense situations from time to time. No one is perfect. We all learn and grow uniquely, and that's absolutely okay. I enjoyed it even "brainless" as it was and would recommend those looking for a light refresher or helpful change of thinking.
November 15, 2016
I had heard about this book for years but never got round to reading it must admit at first could not see what all the fuss about but does not take long to read and really began to make more sense the more of it i read , as someone who is on the autistic spectrum i really find change difficult bit would say worth going t through it to get the reward in the end . I really liked the ending when tied it all together
February 9, 2019
A great messages that forces you to do more than "think". If you are open to the message, you will actively begin to implement solutions and changes to make you a better person and closer to your goals.
While a quick read (less than a night) nnecessarily verbose at times, you are never bored. You are connected to the characters and mission and you quickly see the (combination of) character(s) you identify with.
Age demographic (opinion): 10yrs-60+ years.
While a quick read (less than a night) nnecessarily verbose at times, you are never bored. You are connected to the characters and mission and you quickly see the (combination of) character(s) you identify with.
Age demographic (opinion): 10yrs-60+ years.
August 17, 2024
A really interesting perception of how to change your thinking surrounding your life.
Really inspired me to try and change how I viewed everything in work which was a massive problem for me.
I remember the principle of what it was trying to say but having an adhd mind, I forget really easily and it’s one of those books you may have to read a few times to get the gist.
It’s one every person should read in their lifetime and one to keep in your bookshelf
Really inspired me to try and change how I viewed everything in work which was a massive problem for me.
I remember the principle of what it was trying to say but having an adhd mind, I forget really easily and it’s one of those books you may have to read a few times to get the gist.
It’s one every person should read in their lifetime and one to keep in your bookshelf
January 29, 2022
Quick, simple and to the point. This book provided motivational, mindset shift into the perception of change. I would recommend this book to a High School student or someone who does like to read much due it's language and content.
August 29, 2024
llibre per pensar, la carmen mel va fer llegir per una cosa seva d la uni. súper ràpid d llegir i com a conclusió, és important saber quan hi ha canvis o quan comencen a podrir-se les coses… sha d aplicar més
July 28, 2017
must read quick story but so impactful
October 4, 2017
This parody is almost as boring as the original book. Actually, I’m going to go give “Who Moved My Cheese?” a one star.
November 6, 2017
Told it was a parody of “Who Moved My Cheese?” and I liked that book. Honesty not as good as I had hoped.
November 10, 2017
EXCELLENT READ FOR GETTING USED TO CHANGE.
December 31, 2018
I READ THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND BOUGHT ONE FOR A FRIEND THAT WAS STUCK IN A BAD PLACE. LOVED IT. IT YOU ARE STUCK.......THIS MIGHT HELP
January 11, 2020
Good story about why its imperative to move on and not get stuck in the past.
April 4, 2020
it's an easy to read book, straight to the point through simple child-like story. Normally self development, or leadership books tend to be heavy to read, but I finished this in one sitting.
August 23, 2020
Simple yet powerful. I wish I'd found it sooner.
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December 28, 2021
It offers pretty basic principles with obvious names that sort of give away the details ahead of time. Overall, it's a bit bland and very predictable.
January 29, 2022
This a nice short little book that provides valuable insight on how the extreme intelligence of the human mind can act against itself, and over-complicate things.
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