Ping: A Frog in Search of a New Pond

In the tradition of Who Moved My Cheese? here is a parable about change, overcoming obstacles, and making a leap of faith.

This simple, inspirational tale follows the journey of Ping, a frog in search of a new pond, preferably one good for long-distance jumping. Along the way he meets Owl, an insightful teacher who shares his wisdom, encouraging Ping to take an inner journey before pursuing his goal. Not everything goes as planned, but Ping learns how to "go with the flow, because the flow knows where to go."

Ping represents everybody who has encountered a setback, needs to take a risk, or is struggling with the challenges of change-that is to say, he is all of us. Owl is the mentor who helps him find meaning and leap to new heights. The adventure they embark on together is both engaging and revealing.

Stuart Avery Gold is a zentrepreneur, author, future-finder, and both imagineer and champion of imagineers. He is co-author of Success at Life; Dragon Spirit; Tiger Heart, Tiger Mind; Wowisms; and The Zentrepreneur's Idea Log and Workbook. Translated into many languages around the world, the books have been lauded by Tom Peters, Seth Godin, Al Ries, Jeffrey Fox, Cheryl Richardson, and Melinda Davis, and described by Newsweek as "a blend of business advice and spiritual teachings for the 21st century." Currently Gold consults with entrepreneurs and corporations, and writes and speaks about success strategies for personal and business empowerment. He has lectured at numerous schools including Wharton School of Business, New School University, and Parson's School of Design, and at Fortune 500 companies including American Express. He is based in Boca Raton, Florida.