Adapting To Change

As I have referenced before, reading good books is one of the essential activities that is required to become successful.   One such book is titled Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, MD.  It is a book that helps people learn how to deal with "change."  It is a simple little story, a quick read, but one that is loaded with sound advice and solid instruction on how to embrace the conditions of change that face us all.

Change is one of God's gifts to mankind.  He has given us intelligence and energy so we can continue to improve and grow in how we live our daily lives.  Change is part of life - it begins from childhood experiences until we reach old age.  Change can be exciting at times and at other times frightening.  Some people handle change better than others.  No one likes unexpected or sudden change.  Many people prefer little or no change.  They like their routine and become set in their ways.  When change happens, they resist it.  Some pretend it is not happening and do nothing to adjust to the change.  Many are slow to respond to change.

The message of this outstanding book can be summed up with these key points:

• Change Happens
• Anticipate Change
• Monitor Change
• Adapt to Change Quickly
• Change
• Enjoy Change
• Be Ready to Quickly Change Again and Again

Only those who master the art of change can ever be truly successful.