4 Major Lessons From the Book “Who Moved My Cheese”

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Amusing. Enlightening, life-changing.

Every now and then, a business book comes along that talks about how the world views an area of focus.

One of these is the book the 1999 best-selling “Who Moved My Cheese”.

This short fable is illustrated like a children’s story and has some very interesting lessons.

Here are 4 major lessons learned from the book.

Lesson #1: Be prepared for change.

The world is changing, and you need to be prepared for it.

You know that change can come at any moment: a new technology, a new trend, a new economy… or even just a new boss.

And when change happens, take the time to notice the signs of change in your environment.

For instance, you can develop a plan to handle the changes by learning new skills.

Lesson #2: move on. Let go of the past

When things change, move on.

The longer you wait, the harder it will be to adapt to the new situation.

When something changes in your life — you have two choices: stay stuck in your old ways or adapt to the new situation.

If you choose the latter, then it will be easier for you to adjust.

Lesson #3: Imagine success

You know what success looks like.

You’ve dreamt it, you’ve imagined it!

It’s time to take the next step — it’s time to make that dream a reality.

Visualizing success can help you feel better about yourself and set the stage for actually accomplishing your goals.

Once you’ve visualized what success would look like for you — the next step is simple: Follow through on it!

Lesson #4: Handle your fears

Fear can come in many different forms.

We fear failure, rejection, being alone, and even success.

The best way to overcome this feeling is to face it head-on.

If you’re afraid of failure, ask yourself what would happen if you failed.

Nothing!

You’d be right where you started.

It’s important not to let your fears stop you from taking action.

So next time something scares you, remember: You are stronger than your fears!

After all, life is full of change — so it’s best to embrace it instead of running away from it.