“Who Moved My Cheese?” (Johnson, 1998) is a widely known motivational work written in a cute parable style. The writer is also known for co-authoring “The One Minute Manager” series. The books contain some good ideas about flexibility and motivation; however, “Cheese” is more of a managerial tool to keep employees scurrying around in the same old maze than a self-growth tool. If you’re unfamiliar with it, find a synopsis here!
I prefer the wit and philosophy of Ross Shafer (Nobody Moved Your Cheese, 2006), who takes a much more proactive stance in his motivational material. While blasting a number of known ‘motivation experts’ such as Anthony Robbins (and Dr. Laura), he has become one himself- a really good one! Mr. Shafer understands that people are fed up with mediocre (or bad) customer service. We agree, and this is the reason that the Sprudio Subliminal Audio Studio always goes the extra mile for our customers. Additionally, we concur that at some point you have to put down the motivational crutches and ACT.
From an Amazon editorial review: “Ross takes on some of our most revered cultural icons in the chapters, NOBODY MOVED YOUR CHEESE, THOSE CHICKEN SOUP BOOKS ARE FOR FOOLS, ANTHONY ROBBINS HASN’T DONE A DAMN THING, THE ONE-MINUTE MANAGER GOT LAID OFF, and 10 THINGS DR. LAURA SAYS TO GET YOU TO BUY HER BOOKS.”
To the millions of folks who are fans of these experts: How is it working out for you? Have you transformed, or did you even intend to? If you would like to move on, maybe it’s time to trust yourself, put down the book, act decisively and responsibly – and finally get past your personal barriers to success. If you read this stuff for entertainment, by all means continue.
This is NOT a free ad for Ross Shafer (although I admit that it reads like one), but it IS a call for action so everyone can look for their “cheese” in a more unconventional fashion. In fact, Ross likes to say that “Unconventional wisdom has NO competition.” To borrow another line of reasoning from him as well, plus we have said this many times before, big things do not get done by following the advice that everyone likes to give – especially when they’re telling you that you CAN’T do something. You know yourself much better than anyone else ever can.
So if your [metaphorical] cheese source is drying up, or it’s just gone, as we’re seeing a lot these days, consider taking an unconventional path and trusting yourself in order to ascend to the next logical level. Some relaxation, self confidence or habit improvement might be a good starting point in your quest for success. And that’s why we are here!