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The Present

The Secret to Enjoying Your Work And Life, Now!

By Spencer Johnson

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| Hardcover | 9780385509305

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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 millContinue

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.

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  • The Present By Spencer Johnson

    Give yourself an early Christmas gift and pick up Spencer Johnson's The Present. In just 96 pages, the author of the best-selling Who Moved My Cheese? tells the simple story of a young man struggling to get more from life and work. When he is passed ... (read full critics)

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  • 3 people find this helpful

    Three Ways to use Your Present Moments

    BE IN THE PRESENT
    when you want to be happier and more effective
    Focus On What Is Right Now.
    Respond To What Is Important Today.

    LEARN FROM THE PAST
    when you want to make the present better than the past
    Look At What Happened In The Past.
    Learn Something Valuable ... (continue)

    BE IN THE PRESENT
    when you want to be happier and more effective
    Focus On What Is Right Now.
    Respond To What Is Important Today.

    LEARN FROM THE PAST
    when you want to make the present better than the past
    Look At What Happened In The Past.
    Learn Something Valuable From It.
    Do Things Differently Today.

    HELP CREATE THE FUTURE
    when you want to make the future better than the present
    Imagine What A Wonderful Future Would Look Like.
    Make A Realistic Plan.
    Do Something Today To Help It Happen.

    REALIZE YOUR PURPOSE
    Explore Ways to Make Your Work
    And Life More Meaningful

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    kevin said on Feb 5, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • 1 person find this helpful

    A very inspiring story that reveals profound insights about how to live a more happy and successful life. This is a book that you can really get something out of it.

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    Aquai said on Aug 4, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Simple story + old-fashion truth + big font + thin book + easy English

    Appreciate + focus + learn + improve = sense of fulfillment, happiness and success at work and in life!

    Don't stay in the Past or in the Future. The precious Present is today!

    Easy to get the idea of the author, but app ... (continue)

    Simple story + old-fashion truth + big font + thin book + easy English

    Appreciate + focus + learn + improve = sense of fulfillment, happiness and success at work and in life!

    Don't stay in the Past or in the Future. The precious Present is today!

    Easy to get the idea of the author, but application needs practice.

    The changes in the people before and after they learnt of the principles are impressive.

     
    "He went outside and saw the silhouette of the trees against the night sky and the snow atop the distant mountains."

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    Be In The Present

    When you want to be happier and more successful

    Focus On What Is Right Now

    Respond To What Is Important Now

      
    Learn From The Past

    When You Want To Make The Present Better Than The Past

    Look At What Happened In The Past

    Learn Something Valuable From It

    Do Things Differently In The Present

     
    Plan For The Future

    When You Want To Make The Future Better Than The Present

    See What A Wonderful Future Would Look Like

    Make Plans To Help It Happen

    Put Your Plan Into Action In The Present

     

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    Candy said on Jan 17, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • SPENCER JOHNSON 最著名的作品是1998年的WHO MOVED MY CHEESE。這部THE PRESENT,出版於2003年,有活在當下“積極版”的感覺。 怎麼這樣說呢?因為作者認為,我們要放下過去的事,但也要從中吸取教訓,免重蹈覆轍;不需為未知的未來煩憂,但要為將來計劃,減少不安顧慮。主旨許是老生常談,卻於人生不同階段都會有所得著,會有不同的感受,可以說是書櫃的長青書。

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    Mayc1111 said on Jul 28, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • How amazing! Lest than one year time I have read the book in my language and English versions by coincidence. Last month I went to the library and just found the book. In fact, I was looking for another book. However, it is right time for me.

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    Philosophiae said on Jul 12, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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