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The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change

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We all face set-backs in life at one time or another. Whether it be an economic downturn, new and greater competition, negative associations, you name it, life is full of challenges. We all face them, and we all must decide on how to face them. That is the crucial part. In Jon Gordon's little parable, THE SHARK AND THE GOLDFISH, we learn about Gordy, the goldfish. In a sudden series of events, Gordy finds himself no longer in the comfortable confines of his fishbowl, but loose in a vast ocean of uncertainty. Luckily for Gordy, he finds a mentor in Sammy the Shark.

Gordy learns lessons from Sammy we all need to learn and apply to our everyday lives, both personal and professional. Author Jon Gordon does a terrific job of presenting valuable lessons in an entertaining way. For me, the part I liked most was a short but concise lesson on the commonalities and differences in faith and fear, the effects of each, and how to leave fear behind and replace it with faith. This little lesson alone is more than worth the price of this little book.

I'm looking forward to introducing this story at my next meeting. There are some great training tools here on positive ways to not only face change (in an ever changing world) but how to come out on top of change and make that change work to your benefit.

If you're looking for a quick and easy read that will change focus and outlook, this is it. I have several employees who all but refuse to read. This one can easily be digested in about an hour, so it perfect for non-readers to get them on the right track and create a positive change for them.

I have become hooked on Jon Gordon's writing style this year having read 4 of his books since January, 2009. The Shark and the Goldfish continued to deliver the quality,usable information that I have come to expect from Jon. Jon is great about getting us to think about how we can control our own situation, that we are in charge, and that if things are not the way we want we have the power to change them. I also really appreciate the way that Jon address the theory of abundance. There are plenty of opportunities in the world, we just have to find those opportunities that will work for us and meet our needs.

The Shark and the Goldfish is a quick read that could be read at the start of each week to keep your spirits up, keep your ability to seek out new opportunities honed, an to serve to uplift your spirits to conquer any challenge you face.

Phenomenal book!
I'm a little hesitant of the "business fable" books (never really understood the hullabaloo regarding "Who Moved My Cheese") but The Shark and The Goldfish is on my personal list of favorite books of the year. There's nothing outrageously original about the message, but isn't that true of all universal messages? The story was engaging and the important themes weren't lost in the fable. Buy copies of this book for your entire team -- they should sell them in groups (Groupers?) so you can gift them to your entire "school" of Goldfish friends!

This is an incredibly easy book to read but has so much great information! Loved all the insights and coorelations to "real" life...Thank you Jon Gordon for reminding us of the realities we all face and how to use obstacles as opportunities!

My wife bought me this book since I'm in the process of opening up my own PT clinic. It helped give me a perspective of how and why I was opening up the clinic for as well as the strength and support I needed at the time. A great book to visit once a year to make sure you don't lose your outlook on life.

What do you want to be? A Shark or a Goldfish? Jon Gordon uses this simple story of Gordy the Goldfish and Sammy the Shark to remind us of important lessons which we all can use to ride the waves of change. The story is a quick read which can be finished in one sitting, but the lessons will last for a while.

Staying positive, staying humble and hungry, working hard, and other points guide the reader to a position of thriving instead of merely surviving during waves of change. We can sit back and wait to be fed by others and simply survive, or instead, we can thrive by going out and searching for our own food.

As is often said, good things come in small packages. This short story of Gordy and Sammy will have a huge impact on how you respond to life's events and challenges.

This is the shortest book Jon Gordon has written in his series. Not as good as training camp, but this book still has great insights you can apply to your life immediatley. it is a great book to get yourself re motivated when someone knocks you off your path.

Goldfish &Sharks work together in this book to show business people that things are
not as they seem in this world. Cooperation between unlikely partners can bring big
benefits to both sides. And also lift the attitude of both the goldfish & the shark!
This book is all about doing more business and being happier along the way.

This is a great book that is quick and easy to read. It gets straight to the point but is very interesting and can be applied to both your work and home life.

Just finished The Shark and the Goldfish. I turned down almost every other page because the information and insight is so good, I have to share it with others. I love the premise of this book - don't let negative situations or other people get you down. You are in control. I will use this book and its ideas in all of my professional development workshops.