The Present: The Gift for Changing Times
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A simple yet profound fable about the challenges we face in times of unprecedented change, and how to emerge more successful both professionally and personally—from the bestselling author of Who Moved My Cheese? This edition includes a new introduction by the author “Many of the people I have observed could have been even happier and more successful, in their careers and their lives, had they been given the gift of The Present .”—Norman Augustine, former chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation; former under secretary of the U.S. Army Good things happen to those who open The Present , because: • It’s the one thing that doesn’t change in changing times. • It will help you be more productive and more prosperous. • It will make you feel happier and more successful in everything you do. This life-changing book tells the engaging story of a young man’s journey to adulthood and his tireless search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a wise old man. As the young boy becomes a man, he grows disillusioned with his work and his life. So he returns to ask the old man to help him find The Present. The old man responds, “Only you have the power to find The Present for yourself.” Heeding the old man’s advice, the young man embarks on a worldwide search for this magical gift that holds the secret to personal happiness and lifelong success. It is only after the young man has searched high and low and all but given up his relentless pursuit that he discovers The Present—and all of the promises it offers. Review: Stay in the present - This book is absolutely fantastic! It’s a short but concise story of how keeping your mind focused on the present moment can keep you from falling into despair and distractions. I highly recommend it. Review: Just get it - I love everything about this book. I plan on giving this book as a gift to everyone graduation this year and for their birthday. I’ll probably read it again in a couple of months because the stories just hits you and are very inspirational.
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,033 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #371 in Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction (Books) #805 in Motivational Management & Leadership #991 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 317 Reviews |
R**T
Stay in the present
This book is absolutely fantastic! It’s a short but concise story of how keeping your mind focused on the present moment can keep you from falling into despair and distractions. I highly recommend it.
M**U
Just get it
I love everything about this book. I plan on giving this book as a gift to everyone graduation this year and for their birthday. I’ll probably read it again in a couple of months because the stories just hits you and are very inspirational.
G**.
Easy reading . Great book for young people , especially graduates .
Wonderful book ! Many of us lost all of our books in the flood after hurricane Katrina . I replaced our copy & gave one to a friend who had lost hers . Very relaxing , touching , & has life lessons we may have already learned , but are enjoyable to revisit .
W**D
This book is amazing, for when I was in high school my ...
This book is amazing, for when I was in high school my teacher read it to me but I didn't truly understand it until years later when I had flash backs. When I bought this book years later it all clicked and I rethink my life and it lead me to a path of success.
J**.
Living In The NOW!
First, I could not put this book down. I love the way Spencer Johnson weaves the story. It teaches without teaching! Since I have been doing some spiritual reading about being in the present, it seems like everything is pointing the same direction. The most recent one is Jean-Pierre de Caussade's The Sacrament of the Present Moment. He wrote it in the 18th century! Other spiritual writes emphasizing living in the present are Thomas Merton and Thomas Keating. Of course, we now have the work of Eckhart Tolle,who's best seller THE POWER OF NOW,has assisted thousands to change their way of living. Most of all I liked the superb summary on page 85: The Present - Three Ways To Use Your Present Moment To Enjoy Your Work And Life, NOW! I recommend this book to everyone. It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
S**.
nice short read
It was recommended by my counselor. I thought it was alright - a nice, short read. Surprisingly my husband thought it was great and read it before I did. So, for all of you women trying to make life better with a partner who doesn't seem to really care, leave this book out and see if he'll pick it up. It wasn't life changing like I had hoped it would be.
,**N
A great life lesson!
I liked this book so much I bought a copy and had each of my close family members read it and sign it. Learn from the past, to live in the present to have a better future. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
P**T
Super easy read
Great quick read!!!! Eye opening!! Yet such a simple concept!!!
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