Who Moved My Cheese? is one of my all-time favorite books. I hadn't read it in quite a while when I saw it in a store last week. Wisdom jumps off the pages in an entertaining tale fit for adults and kids alike. Naturally I had to buy a copy for my 10-year-old daughter.
I urged her to read it aloud on the way home so I could hear it too. She whined a bit, but quickly realized how funny the tale was and finished the book before we arrived in our driveway. The main characters Sniff & Scurry (mice) and Hem & Haw (miniature humans) were simply irresistible and we laughed out loud at their adventures. My goal is to ensure that she understands right now at her tender age that change is inevitable and vigilance is crucial. These life lessons can never be taught too soon!
After reading a message left by Haw on the wall of "Cheese Station C", there was a pause as my daughter contemplated what it meant. I related this insight to familiar topics like animals, technologies, cultures, jobs, products, and companies. I explained that it's important to stay fresh and ready.
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If You Do Not Change, You Can Become Extinct.
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Sniff & Scurry demonstrated these principles by moving on to find "Cheese Station N" after "Cheese Station C" ran out of cheese while Hem & Haw struggled to learn a new way. Haw finally got up the nerve to take the next steps when he asked himself a key question. Haw also realized that he had to leave Hem behind.
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What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?
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Has someone moved your cheese?
This is a rhetorical question. Our task is to be ready with our sneakers tied around our necks so that we can quickly move on to find our next "cheese" station - in our lives or in our careers.
How can you ensure that you're ready? Take heed to the message left by Haw on the wall of "Cheese Station N" and you'll be just fine.
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Lillian Gregory is a passionate advocate for Women in Leadership and Women in Technology. Connect on LinkedIn. Follow on Facebook or Twitter.
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