This book is a motivational book that uses a simple story to teach readers about the importance of acceptance of change and adapting to new situations. The story follows four characters – two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two Little people, Hem and Haw. They search for cheese, which shows success and happiness. The characters initially are having a large supply of cheese and become satisfied, assuming that it will be there forever. However, when the cheese suddenly disappears, Sniff and Scurry quickly adapt and begin searching for new cheese, while Hem and Haw become stuck in their old ways, refusing to leave the location where the cheese used to be.
Through this parable, the author emphasizes that change is inevitable and that resisting it leads to frustration and unhappiness. Instead, he suggests that readers should embrace change, look for new opportunities, and take risks to achieve their goals. Johnson also emphasizes the importance of having a positive attitude and mindset, as Hem and Haw initially have negative attitudes and refuse to accept the reality of the situation.
The book provides practical strategies and tools for readers to implement in their own lives, such as adapting to change, overcoming fear, and embracing new opportunities. It also provides exercises and prompts to help readers identify their own goals and values and create a plan to achieve them.
The author suggests that by being practical and flexible, people can achieve greater success and happiness in their lives. He emphasizes that we should take action as in the story the mice did struggle and were living a happy life while Hem and Haw were stuck to the same life with suffering. In the same way, we have to struggle for achieving what we want, it needs so much hard work whether we are looking for a job or a relationship and a new hobby.
The book presents its message simply and engagingly through storytelling that is attractive to kids of all ages. It is a precious resource for anyone who wants to achieve greater success and happiness in their personal and professional lives.
The author also highlights the importance of letting go of our fears and assumptions. In the book, Hem and Haw are held back by their fear of the unknown and their assumptions that the cheese
will always be there. Johnson suggests that we should let go of our fears and assumptions and be open to new possibilities, as this is essential for growth and progress.
Another key theme in the book is the importance of being proactive and taking responsibility for our own lives. Hem and Haw initially blame others for their situation and wait for someone to solve their problems. However, when Haw takes responsibility for his own life and begins searching for new cheese, he becomes more empowered and successful. Johnson encourages readers to take ownership of their lives and not wait for others to solve their problems.
The book concludes with a powerful message that change is a constant in life, and by adapting to it, we can achieve greater success and happiness. Johnson suggests that by embracing change, letting go of our fears and assumptions, being proactive, and taking responsibility for our own lives, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our goals.
Overall, this book is a motivational book that teaches readers about the importance of adapting to change, embracing new opportunities, having a positive attitude and mindset, and taking responsibility for our own lives. The parable presented in the book is simple yet powerful, and the practical strategies and tools provided are valuable for anyone looking to achieve greater success and happiness. The book is a must-read for anyone facing change or looking to grow and succeed in their personal or professional lives.