Book Corner: Who Moved My Cheese

Hello there. Molweni. Molweni :)

Happy new week and welcome to my Book Corner!

I promised to share some of the books that have shifted my thinking or perspective, and I’ll be doing this from time to time through this new segment (Book Corner) on the blog. Who Moved My Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson helped me evaluate how I navigate change. This is a book my husband spoke highly of years ago, but I never got around to reading it until recently. Over the past few years, I’ve seen more and more people online rave about it, and it’s been on my reading list for a while.

A few months ago, I finally picked it up, and it’s a book that not only validated my thoughts on change but also challenged them. Even if you’re not an avid reader, this one’s an easy read; you can finish it in a single sitting.

In this first Book Corner post, I’m diving into the key takeaways that stuck with me and why this quick read is worth your time.

As the old cliché goes, the only constant in life is change, so knowing how to navigate it is an essential skill. Who Moved My Cheese is written in a fable-like style, which makes its key lessons relatable and easy to digest. The story centers around mice and their source of food, cheese. One day, two mice wake up to a new reality where their unlimited supply of cheese has suddenly disappeared. The story then follows their reactions and adaptations to this unexpected change. Along the way, other characters are introduced, deepening the lessons on adaptability, fear, and embracing change.

My key takeaways from the book are:

• Evaluate your current situation regularly. Even if it feels comfortable, ask yourself whether the space you’re in is still serving you well or if it’s time to move on.

• Accept change quickly. When your “cheese” moves, the faster you let go of the old, the sooner you can find new opportunities.

• Recognize that fear can block your path to new cheese (opportunities). Sometimes fear holds you back more than the actual change itself.

• Be willing to move alone. Change doesn’t always come with support from others, and sometimes you have to take the first step by yourself.

• Shift your beliefs to change your actions. This was a big takeaway for me, highlighting the power of mindset; how what we believe shapes how we respond to life’s challenges.

• Understand that the biggest obstacle to change lies within yourself. Nothing improves until you are willing to change from the inside out.

• Remember there is always new cheese out there. While some fears are valid and protective, many are irrational and prevent you from moving forward.

• Put lessons into action. Knowing better means doing better. Change requires more than awareness; it demands action.

Reading Who Moved My Cheese was a timely reminder that change is not only inevitable but often necessary for growth. The simplicity of the story made its lessons stick with me in a way that more complex books sometimes don't. Whether you're navigating a personal transition, professional uncertainty, or just feeling stuck, this book offers a gentle but firm nudge to reflect, adapt, and move forward. I hope this first Book Corner post inspires you to pick it up, or at the very least, to evaluate how you're handling change in your own life. Let me know if you’ve read it, or if it’s now on your list; I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Have an intentional and blessed week.

Lots of love,

Zizo