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Regardless of what you do for a living, work is a big part of life. How we deal with ups and downs in our careers often carries over to our experiences at home. Has learning how to manage these good and bad times made you more peaceful and successful?

Seeing things differently

posted on March 02, 2009 by Ellen

Two things really hit home when I read Peaks and Valleys -- ask yourself "what is the truth in this situation" and the idea that what you do in the bad times can bring the good . . . Read More

Life is a rollercoaster

posted on March 02, 2009 by R.Loz

Reading through the book brought to light many personal travels through my own peaks and valleys. My personal and business life has been a rollercoaster ride (highs and lows or . . . Read More

A lot of insight fom a little book

posted on March 02, 2009 by Christopher Myron

I read Peaks and Valleys twice this past weekend.  It is by far one of the most insightful books I have ever read.  It made me analyze my own life and where I stand.

The . . . Read More

Big fish in a big pond (the Big Apple)

posted on March 02, 2009 by Charlie D.

If I had stayed in my “valley,” I would not be living in New York City today. I first moved to the city in the mid-nineties, fresh out of college. Long on attitude and short on . . . Read More

When I lost my family, I found myself

posted on March 02, 2009 by Anonymous

There is an amazing serendipity to reading this book at this time. I can relate this to a very personal situation. I am an actor and artist. I had been caring for my mother for . . . Read More

Sharing helped my friend through a tough time

posted on March 02, 2009 by P. Campbell

I was able to use something I learned in Peaks and Valleys to help a colleague who was going through a really tough time. I work for a media company and our PR director sat down . . . Read More

How I found good in the face of rejection

posted on March 02, 2009 by Dolores L

Not too long ago I tried to advance my career within my profession. The position came down to two candidates, myself and another. Unfortunately, the position went to the other c . . . Read More

Opportunity strikes when you least expect it

posted on March 02, 2009 by Robin M.

Reading the book reminded me of a difficult time in my life when I was fortunate to be connected to a great spiritual support group (note to self: maybe it’s time to reconnect!) . . . Read More

The Future of American Horses

posted on March 02, 2009 by Lisa Drahorad

About two years ago I became involved in an online chat group for Another Chance 4 Horses rescue. Through the conversations on the group I learned many things, many depressing a . . . Read More

Finding good when things got bad at work

posted on March 02, 2009 by Frederick G.

There was a slow period recently at work and my hours were cut back. At first my bruised ego was what preoccupied my thoughts. Then I realized all the good things that could com . . . Read More

How horses have helped me to make sense of my life.

posted on March 02, 2009 by horserescuer764
I've always been drawn to horses for as long as I can remember. Growing up, we always had some kind of pet from cats and dogs, to birds, fish, gerbils and hamsters. As a child I al . . . Read More

Booms and Busts

posted on March 02, 2009 by Andy Ng
See boom as a way to prepare yourself for bust, and see bust as as a way to prepare yourself for boom. That's how I see both peaks and valleys as connected. The connnection is YO . . . Read More

This book is Color Code good!

posted on March 02, 2009 by michaelhancock
This is a terrific story, told by a master storyteller, at a time when it is sorely needed by so many people. I wlll highly recommend this book while leading Color Code training se . . . Read More

Peaks and Valleys

posted on March 02, 2009 by Athletic Leaders
I really enjoyed this book, I have all of Spencer Johnson's books. I just bought the book last week, and I have read it 3 times. I have changed the way I think, and how I handle . . . Read More

Thankyou

posted on March 02, 2009 by Ben
I just wanted to write to tank Spencer Johnson. The book has helped me put some problems at work into perspective. What I didn't realise was that I'd put myself in the valley, an . . . Read More

Amazing.

posted on March 02, 2009 by neville
A terrific book. I guess the author has written this and has been realeased just at the right time when the things are going tough in the world and everyone needed some hope and st . . . Read More

At a time in my life when I needed it the most!

posted on March 02, 2009 by Arthur Pledger
I had just been released from jail and witnessed all my hopes dashed, when I just happened to pick this book up in a bookstore. I read a chapter, immediately bought it, and complet . . . Read More

Awesome..........

posted on March 02, 2009 by Pai
This book is worth reading. A very well written book for the humankind. I recommend you to have this book by your side. I have read for couple of times and this really helps me to . . . Read More

The Peaks and Valleys Philosophy: A Philosophy with Skills

posted on March 02, 2009 by STB
This book is simple but very interesting. It's like a hidden treasure that the world has been waiting for especially at this time. The book would change your approach to life and w . . . Read More

Peak to Peak Principle

posted on March 02, 2009 by Bernard Wong
I always love Dr. Johnson books. The story approach which can inspire and develop of new and difference of my perspective on business and life issues and challenges. Recent reading . . . Read More

One teacher's experience

posted on March 02, 2009 by Coreysgirl52002
This was by far the best book I have ever read. I checked it from my local library and couldn't put it down. Everything in it makes perfect sense, especially in these tough times. . . . Read More

The Boo Theory

posted on March 02, 2009 by bloomerjim
This was a rather simplistic book of how to kick your butt and get back in the game. It reminded me of Pat Conroy's book The Boo,where he stated: "Every man, no matter how disrep . . . Read More

Enjoying the journey

posted on March 02, 2009 by charlie
Picking up the book yesterday in our book store, I read the first chapter and decided to get this book, as I am familiar with other books by the author. Recently we as family move . . . Read More

Reminger that I needed

posted on March 02, 2009 by Dave
This book kept "jumping" out at me. I bought it and then passed it along. Once again - a deep thank you to the author for putting simple concepts in easy to understand and integrat . . . Read More

Power of the parable

posted on March 02, 2009 by vdave
Great book needless to say. But, what strikes me the most is the power of the parable where I took away different things from the book compared to others who read it. The notio . . . Read More

Taiwan reader of Peaks and Valleys

posted on March 02, 2009 by Kevin
Yesterday, i spend some time going through from cover to cover. The writer tries to tell us something with a simpler way. Here I still have some questions: 1. I think each of us . . . Read More

Why do they get away with it?

posted on March 02, 2009 by Sydney
I work in customer service. There were people always breaking company policies and/or cutting close to the line. I had complained many times in an anonymous way and was upset and f . . . Read More

The Universe Creates the Opportunites

posted on March 02, 2009 by Miss Kitty
First of all, I have to say WOW! I loved this book! :) I am a BIG fan of Spencer Johnson's books...as I have listened to Who Moved My Cheese, The Present and Peaks & Valleys. I l . . . Read More

still reading

posted on March 02, 2009 by abrown
i'm still reading the book but i want to gain insight from other reads while i finish the book. . . . Read More

Turn Your Valley Upside Down And Take A Peak

posted on March 02, 2009 by Jonah
I went to jail for a crime I did not commit. Instead of playing the victim and becoming angry I started a jail house ministry of helping those who could not read or write and began . . . Read More

Financial Valleys

posted on March 02, 2009 by BlackJack
i peaked after i got job following my graduation-but then i got addicted to doing more of the things that ensured that i reached my next valley within the blink of an eye.i kept as . . . Read More

Great story, great meaning

posted on March 02, 2009 by marebear
I got a pre-release/pre-published copy of this book a couple years ago, and thought "Meh, self-help isn't for me" but I had a long flight ahead of me and took an hour to read it. T . . . Read More

changing my life

posted on March 02, 2009 by meme66
I'm 34 , working as public relation manager , my problem in general , i'm not lisnig to other while thier talking , After I read The book , I'm trying to change my atitude ... Ye . . . Read More

Losing my job

posted on March 02, 2009 by Cyatal
I worked for the state ( as a non-permanent) employee the last two years. I represented the agency in appeal hearings, for fraud and won cases. I had never had a performance ev . . . Read More

When will I start climbing to the peak once again?

posted on March 02, 2009 by lovecycling
My career was at the worst stage in my life. I found out the dirty way of how those top performing colleagues made their sales. And I realised that the company don’t care about how . . . Read More

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