The Present : The Gift That Makes You Happy and Successful at Work and in Life - Hardcover

Johnson, Spencer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0553816667 ISBN 13: 9780553816662

Publisher: Transworld Pub, 2003

Synopsis

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 acumen. 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 the promises it offers. THE PRESENT will help you focus on what will make you happy and successful in your work and in your personal life. Like the young man, you may find that it is the best gift you can ever give yourself.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

A Timely Gift From the Author of Who Moved My Cheese?
Spencer Johnson, M.D.

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.

The Present

The Present is the best gift you can receive because it makes you happy and successful!
Whether it means ...
· Having peace of mind and feeling more alive; or
· Being more productive and more prosperous; or
· Finding whatever is important to you and to those you work and live with.

The Present

The Gift that Makes You Happy and Successful at Work and in Life

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 happy and successful in your work and in your personal life. Like the young man, you may find that it is the best gift you can ever give yourself.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

“The Present is a powerful tool that we’re offering to our employees because, in these ever changing times, it can help talented people become more focused, ultimately leading to better overall performance.”
Phil Crippen, Director Iams University
The Iams Company, a Subsidiary of Procter & Gamble

“Like many organizations, we need ways to help our people work better and enjoy their lives, so I’m giving The Present to everyone on our management team.”
Carmen Policy, CEO
Cleveland Browns NFL Team

About this edition

• Publisher: Transworld Pub
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0553816667
• ISBN 13: 9780553816662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112