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Loading... The Present : The Secret to Enjoying Your Work And Life, Now!by Spencer Johnson
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  DanStratton | Dec 9, 2007 |  This book is one of the simple and wonderful books. You can grab it and finish it on one go, its uncomplicated style adds to the joy of covering through the message of the book. The book entails many thoughts and ideas that might be simple to a human, but it is of great quality if deeply considered. Ideas on how to improve your life, and make your life more joyful and energetic, hence enjoying what you do, no matter what it is. In addition, it is presented in an easily understandable manner. The organization and content flow from one idea to another is magnificent, making the reader to flow with it in a gradual and constructive approach. Therefore, it is highly recommended to read the whole book at once. Such a book need to be read again from time to time, and every time you cover it, you learn new vital information, plus refreshing some old dormant thoughts. Not to mention that every time you read it you look at it in a different prospective due to a different mental state. In short, the book has lots of deep meanings and can’t be realized in one go. The examples in the last section of the book are also helpful as they bring in tangible evidence. Plus, they cover a range of different situations, which some might be a similar scenario to our lives. I consider this book as one of the best books to give as a gift. Everyone finds something in it, old or young, male or female, clerk or manager. I’m also giving my first copy as a gift. (  ) Samerron | Aug 21, 2007 | gifted from Fred. Tries to simplify life for you. Live in the present, learn from your past and have a vision of your future. A 90 minute read that should be re-read from time to time. (  ) rayski | Feb 19, 2007 | The Present is an engaging story of a young man's journey to adulthood, and his search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about a great old man. This Present, according to the old man, is "the best present a person can receive." This book will help you focus on what will make you happier and more successful in your work and in your personal life, today! Like the young man, you may find that it is the best gift you can give yourself. scheringlibrary | Dec 16, 2005 |  no reviews | add a review
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Another Spencer Johnson #1 Bestseller
#1 New York Times Business
#1 Wall Street Journal
#1 BusinessWeek
From the Author of Who Moved My Cheese?
Dr. Spencer Johnson’s stories of timeless, simple truths have changed the work and lives of millions of readers around the world. Now comes an insightful new tale of inspiration and practical guidance for these turbulent times.
Good Things Happen To Those Who Open The Present
The Gift That Makes Your Work And Life Better Each Day!
For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring and entertaining millions with his simple yet insightful stories of work and life that speak directly to the heart and soul. The Present is an engaging story of a young man’s journey to adulthood, and his search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a great old man. This Present, according to the old man, is “the best present a person can receive.”
Later, when the young boy becomes a young man, disillusioned with his work and his life, he returns to ask the old man, once again, to help him find The Present. The old man responds, “Only you have the power to find The Present for yourself.” So the young man embarks on a tireless search for this magical gift that holds the secret to his personal happiness and business success.It is only after the young man has searched high and low and given up his relentless pursuit that he relaxes and discovers The Present—and all of the promises it offers.
The Present will help you focus on what will make you happier and more successful in your work and in your personal life, today! Like the young man, you may find that it is the best gift you can give yourself.
www.ThePresent.com
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While the message is deeper than this, it mainly deals with Learn from the Past, Live in the Present and Plan for the Future. It just reiterates something have all been told many times, but the format and side comments made make it very interesting and thought provoking. Perhaps that is why the narrative works with this one - it doesn't bang one over the head, but allows everyone to get something slightly different out of it. Take an hour, go to your local bookstore with a chair and read it. (