I was recently tasked with reading the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" I honestly found the book amusing, and fairly truthful. It is about two mice named Sniff and Scurry, and two little people named Hem and Haw and the differences in thinking they use. I would suggest reading it. It only takes an hour total to read.

I find the theory behind the book very true to life, and can relate to it. It is put together in a very simple to understand format. One thought is that since things are constantly changing today there is no such thing as "job security". Settling in and getting comfortable is out of the question in today's world. You need to be able to move on at any moment.

Change is not something to be feared but rather to be accepted and put to good use. Everyone is in competition and only those who adapt to the situations will be able to gain the cheese in the end.

I agree nothing will be gained by sitting still, but it is not necessarily true that simply running around a maze you will find the cheese. To quote: "Haw just hoped he was heading in the right direction"... So one could theoretically "die" of exhaustion searching for ones cheese. Planning is an essential element to change.

I also find this book funny in a way. Being of a higher intelligence works against you. Mice, being simple minded and not very smart, do not get hung up emotionally when things work against them, they just move on. Humanity has its flaws. Emotion is one of them. I now completely understand why I've been told to have no emotion in the workplace. The terms "Mindless Zombie" and "Yes Man" come to mind here.

I have accepted change. It is inevitable. I have even begun laughing at myself and situations recently like Haw did in the book. Some may see me laughing for no apparent reason and think I am insane. Just remember, I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

Change is a way of life. I have accepted that I will never get comfortable. For each time I do, the situation changes. Change can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your perspective. The message of the book is that all can come to see it as a blessing. I guess if everyone thought alike that would be possible. If everyone thought alike, there would be no controversy. Can you say "Perfect World"?