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brendanlambourne's review against another edition
5.0
A great follow up to who moved my cheese. Well worth the read.
merilyn_ohtla's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Spencer Johnson's "Out of the Maze: An A-Mazing Way to Get Unstuck" offers a refreshing perspective on navigating life's challenges with simplicity and clarity. Building upon the timeless wisdom of his bestselling book "Who Moved My Cheese?" Johnson crafts a compelling allegory that provides practical insights for overcoming obstacles and embracing change.
One of the book's strengths lies in its simplicity and accessibility. Johnson distills complex ideas into digestible nuggets of wisdom, making it easy for readers to apply the lessons learned to their own lives. Moreover, the book's message is universal and timeless, resonating with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're a recent graduate navigating the uncertainties of adulthood or a seasoned professional contemplating a career shift, "Out of the Maze" offers invaluable insights and encouragement for navigating life's twists and turns with confidence and grace.
With its simple yet profound wisdom, Spencer Johnson's book serves as a beacon of hope and guidance for finding your way forward, no matter how daunting the journey may seem.
victoriens's review against another edition
5.0
Beliefs are powerful, but we should examine them and test them from time to time to make sure they are not holding us back.
As a sequel to who moved my cheese, I knew the book had so much to give in so few pages. I was right. I had a lot of moments where I just stopped reading and thought about the words I just absorbed. it was an amazing read, fast one for sure. /along with its prequel this book should be read over and over again and shared as much as possible.
this book is highly recommended, and it won't take more than an hour to finish it.
As a sequel to who moved my cheese, I knew the book had so much to give in so few pages. I was right. I had a lot of moments where I just stopped reading and thought about the words I just absorbed. it was an amazing read, fast one for sure. /along with its prequel this book should be read over and over again and shared as much as possible.
this book is highly recommended, and it won't take more than an hour to finish it.
dorothy_gale's review against another edition
4.0
I gave this book 4 stars because it was a great next “chapter” to the ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ book, and it was thought-provoking.
This book was published in 2018 (20 years after the original), and it took me 59 minutes to finish it (less than an errand to get my winter tires off my car). On Amazon, it’s sold under the “business motivation” and “self-improvement” genres, which represents about 20% of the books I read. I chose it because of my cat-killing curiosity about what happened next, the cutesy storytelling style, and it was short. It was my second book by Spencer Johnson, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2017.
This simple book is the long-awaited sequel to ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ and whereas the first one focused on change, this one focuses on the power of beliefs. The author gives a quick recap of the first book, and then in an identical style, let’s us watch what happens to Hem who was stuck in the maze. I felt it did a satisfying job of both going a bit deeper in the conversation and giving us closure.
I would love to see kids get their hands on both books by middle school, and facilitated group discussions would be even better (just like they demonstrate, and for all ages).
I wrote down three inquiries as I listened: (1) which of my beliefs serve me? (2) how do I teach my kids about beliefs? and (3) does changing our beliefs change our identity? On that last one, the book argues that they do not, but I wonder. I think most people’s egos take a change of identity as a threat, but I do not.
This book was published in 2018 (20 years after the original), and it took me 59 minutes to finish it (less than an errand to get my winter tires off my car). On Amazon, it’s sold under the “business motivation” and “self-improvement” genres, which represents about 20% of the books I read. I chose it because of my cat-killing curiosity about what happened next, the cutesy storytelling style, and it was short. It was my second book by Spencer Johnson, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2017.
This simple book is the long-awaited sequel to ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ and whereas the first one focused on change, this one focuses on the power of beliefs. The author gives a quick recap of the first book, and then in an identical style, let’s us watch what happens to Hem who was stuck in the maze. I felt it did a satisfying job of both going a bit deeper in the conversation and giving us closure.
I would love to see kids get their hands on both books by middle school, and facilitated group discussions would be even better (just like they demonstrate, and for all ages).
I wrote down three inquiries as I listened: (1) which of my beliefs serve me? (2) how do I teach my kids about beliefs? and (3) does changing our beliefs change our identity? On that last one, the book argues that they do not, but I wonder. I think most people’s egos take a change of identity as a threat, but I do not.
magicalbookthieves's review against another edition
5.0
Clearly Dr Spencer was a genius. This book is for anyone struggling to get on and to find new cheese and get out of the maze.
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
2.0
Thank heavens this is a short book!
There are some sensible ideas here but I loathed the idea that it was written as a fable - that just annoyed me
There are some sensible ideas here but I loathed the idea that it was written as a fable - that just annoyed me
phsn's review against another edition
4.0
Review for book 1 & 2:
Short and sweet. An entertaining light read especially for someone who was going to go through a major surgery (me). A simple yet meaningful book. I would say everyone will face their "downtime" or slump or just stuck at one point in life. Book 1 (who moved my cheese) is about adapting to change while book 2 (out of the maze) is more on how to get unstuck. Sometimes it doesn't take a lot to actually get that 'little push'. This was mine and it was quite comforting.
Short and sweet. An entertaining light read especially for someone who was going to go through a major surgery (me). A simple yet meaningful book. I would say everyone will face their "downtime" or slump or just stuck at one point in life. Book 1 (who moved my cheese) is about adapting to change while book 2 (out of the maze) is more on how to get unstuck. Sometimes it doesn't take a lot to actually get that 'little push'. This was mine and it was quite comforting.
skateanddonate's review against another edition
3.0
“this isn’t working – and just trying harder isn’t going to make it work. You need a new strategy.”
I remember reading Who Moved my Cheese at MGM Mirage empowerment convention. This book is just as motivating.
I remember reading Who Moved my Cheese at MGM Mirage empowerment convention. This book is just as motivating.