Who Moved My Cheese?
Introduction Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson is a motivational fable that explores how people deal with change . Story The story centers around four characters living in a maze and searching for cheese. There are two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two Little people resembling humans, Hem and Haw. The Little people's names derive from the phrase "hem and haw", a term for indecisiveness. Maze represents one's environment, symbolizes the unpredictable nature of life. Cheese represents what you desire in life, such as security, happiness, relationships or success. The characters initially find a plentiful of cheese supply in "Cheese Station C" and settle into a comfortable routine. However, the cheese eventually disappears, forcing them to adapt. While possessing simple brains and good instincts, Sniff and Scurry represent those who are adaptable and expect change. They, having previously observed the cheese supply dwindling, quickly accept the situation,...