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The Present : The Secret to Enjoying Your Work And Life, Now!
For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring readers with his simple yet profound stories of the challenges we face in these times of unprecedented change.
The Present is an engaging story of a young man’s journey to adulthood, and his tireless search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a wise old man. This Present, according...more
The Present is an engaging story of a young man’s journey to adulthood, and his tireless search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a wise old man. This Present, according...more
Hardcover, 112 pages
Published
September 23rd 2003
by Doubleday
(first published February 1st 1981)
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May 07, 2008
Yulia
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
idiots who'd like to think reading this will help them appreciate life
Shelves:
idiotic
This could actually inspire rather amusing birthday cards:
(on front of card) Dear, I have a present for you.
(inside) It's right here, every moment of your life.
Breathe in (unless you're in China, have severe allergies, or are around smokers).
Enjoy (unless you have insomnia and really would prefer to go to sleep).
Take note of each second (unless you're taking a test, in which case checking your watch would only waste time).
See your world anew each moment (unless you're taking a memory or other...more
(on front of card) Dear, I have a present for you.
(inside) It's right here, every moment of your life.
Breathe in (unless you're in China, have severe allergies, or are around smokers).
Enjoy (unless you have insomnia and really would prefer to go to sleep).
Take note of each second (unless you're taking a test, in which case checking your watch would only waste time).
See your world anew each moment (unless you're taking a memory or other...more
this book gave me the chance to look at me who have been living in the world. Especailly, about my passed, present, and my furture.....
for a long time, i think that it is not important for me to do my life in present. but, present is my present(Gift). i will do my best in my life. and i will prepare for my furture.
for a long time, i think that it is not important for me to do my life in present. but, present is my present(Gift). i will do my best in my life. and i will prepare for my furture.
Mar 09, 2009
Amanda
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all adults and children who are old enough to understand complicated things
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I found it at the library
This was written by the same guy as "Who Moved My Cheese" and is an excellent short little motivational book for people who need a better perspective on life. You can easily read it in a few minutes and I'm very glad I found it because it has helped me see things differently. Dr. Johnson has a unique gift for teaching you things about life through parallels that anyone can understand. I think his work is brilliant and I would recommend it to anybody who doesn't mind self-help books. My husband w...more
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In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book Dumbledore announces while being forced to leave Hogwarts that “Help will be given to those at Hogwarts who ask for it”. I have found that it is true for me in a different way. It seems as though some unseen identity has decided that “Help would be given to me through books whenever I need it and am ready for it”. It has happened to me before and it has happened again. I have been reading “The Present” by Spencer John...more
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets book Dumbledore announces while being forced to leave Hogwarts that “Help will be given to those at Hogwarts who ask for it”. I have found that it is true for me in a different way. It seems as though some unseen identity has decided that “Help would be given to me through books whenever I need it and am ready for it”. It has happened to me before and it has happened again. I have been reading “The Present” by Spencer John...more
This was my first Spencer Johnson read. I must say it is pragmatic for people who are so much worried about their past and future that they don't realize the importance of the gift which they possess right now - "The Present". Its a nice book which conveys its message in form of a simple and light story, which lets you think more while you read. As the book itself says that you can either learn a lot if you want to or nothing. So if you stop by after every few pages, relating to yourself, I am s...more
كتاب يحمل الكثير من القيم الخاصة بالراحة النفسية التي تجعل الإنسان يعيش بحدود يومه ويتعلم من ماضيه ويصنع مستقبله.
وجدت كتاب "الهدية" الذي جذبني من عنوانه وعكفت عليه وقرأته ولا أدري كم في الحقيقة قضيت لقراءته. المهم أنني قرأته وراق لي كثيرا.
إذ يتحدث عن الحاضر وكيف يجب على الإنسان ألا يكدر صفو يومه بالعيش بالماضي أين التجارب السيئة التي عاشها فيحيى حتضره مطمئنا بكل ما فيه من تفاصيل ويعمل على بناء مستقبله بتسطير أهداف يقدم كل يوم ولو القليل من أجلها ولا يدع كذلك الاهتمام بالمستقبل يفقده ويبعده عن ال...more
وجدت كتاب "الهدية" الذي جذبني من عنوانه وعكفت عليه وقرأته ولا أدري كم في الحقيقة قضيت لقراءته. المهم أنني قرأته وراق لي كثيرا.
إذ يتحدث عن الحاضر وكيف يجب على الإنسان ألا يكدر صفو يومه بالعيش بالماضي أين التجارب السيئة التي عاشها فيحيى حتضره مطمئنا بكل ما فيه من تفاصيل ويعمل على بناء مستقبله بتسطير أهداف يقدم كل يوم ولو القليل من أجلها ولا يدع كذلك الاهتمام بالمستقبل يفقده ويبعده عن ال...more
This book is pretty lame. Sit on the toilet for fifteen minutes and you’ll finish it. Play with the title for ten seconds and you have the whole book figured out. It has 74 pgs (could have been written in seven?) and is published by Doubleday. I finished it over three years ago and remember feeling a beautiful blanket of blah wrap over me.
What is it about? The importance of the present moment! There you go. It is like Who moved my Cheese, yet for me, nothing like that book at all; that is funny...more
What is it about? The importance of the present moment! There you go. It is like Who moved my Cheese, yet for me, nothing like that book at all; that is funny...more
The Precious Present was a lovely little book that reminds me to concentrate on living in the present & not to focus on the past or the future too much. I would recommend it to anyone who might need a gentle reminder not to dwell on the past or worry too much about the future.
Sep 23, 2010
Suzanne Moore
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fall-challenge-picks
The story tells about a precious present that when found will make you forever happy! You can't get it by wishing, or looking anywhere, because you already have it. Once you realize what it is, you will be content... only you can give yourself the precious present.
This book taught me to make the most out of each moment and to learn that good or bad, the present is where you are and what matters most... go with it. You can't go back and relive or change the past. Future plans aren't always the sa...more
This book taught me to make the most out of each moment and to learn that good or bad, the present is where you are and what matters most... go with it. You can't go back and relive or change the past. Future plans aren't always the sa...more
قراءة هذا الكتاب أتت بعد توصية من أحد أعز أصدقائي، والحمد لله بعد قراءة الكتاب، أعجبت بأسلوب الطرح فكان مزيج بين البساطة وقوة التأثير، قليل من الكتاب من يملكون هذه الموهبة. الحمد لله استفدت من قراءة هذا الكتاب، فهو من الكتب التي تجعل الشخص يحدث ويراجع نفسه، وأيضا الكتاب كان قصير، كنت أتمنى لو كان المحتوى أكثر، لكن مجملاً كتاب رائع.
قرأت النسخة العربية للكتاب
جيد جدا و محفز
و هو هدية
و طرف محايد يخبرك ما تعرفه
و ما يقوله الناس
و ماهو منطقي
و لكن بشكل جميل
إلا أن
whose moved my cheese
لنفس الكاتب كان ممتع أكثر
=)
شكرا لاختيار أعضاء نور الفكر لعذا الكتاب
الذي تعتبر قراءته هدية جميلة أعطيها لنفسي بنهاية العام
جيد جدا و محفز
و هو هدية
و طرف محايد يخبرك ما تعرفه
و ما يقوله الناس
و ماهو منطقي
و لكن بشكل جميل
إلا أن
whose moved my cheese
لنفس الكاتب كان ممتع أكثر
=)
شكرا لاختيار أعضاء نور الفكر لعذا الكتاب
الذي تعتبر قراءته هدية جميلة أعطيها لنفسي بنهاية العام
Pretty Basic yet a good story. This "airplane read" (cuz I can read it in under 1 1/2 hours) was a business/life fable. I like this brand of learning by having someone write a good story. What seemed to be missing was the big points in this message. Don't get me wrong, the underlying learning in this story is very good. Live in the present, take from the past only what helps you and focus on plans in the future. I just told you the whole book...see what I mean about basic?
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كان يمكن تلخيص ما يريد الكاتب إصاله في صفحه أو صفحتين بالكثير ... يكرر المعلومه بأكثر من طريقة ويستغبي القارئ بشكل مستفز
الكتاب تدور فكرته هو الإستمتاع باللحظة الحالية والتركيز عليها مع التعلم من الماضي والتجارب السابقة ووضع المستقبل في الحسبان.
كان يمكن تلخيص ما يريد الكاتب إصاله في صفحه أو صفحتين بالكثير ... يكرر المعلومه بأكثر من طريقة ويستغبي القارئ بشكل مستفز
الكتاب تدور فكرته هو الإستمتاع باللحظة الحالية والتركيز عليها مع التعلم من الماضي والتجارب السابقة ووضع المستقبل في الحسبان.
Sep 20, 2012
Mike Sambuco
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
personal-development
This book is simple, short and sweet (a 15 minute to half-hour read.) Depending on where you are with your mindset and personal development, I expect that it will be found as either rather profound, or possibly a disappointed "that's it?!!" It is another tool to help examine your mindset and daily approach to life. If you've not previously been exposed to this from other sources, it will likely be profound, and change the way you live!
كتاب جميل، ممتع، كما وصف فهو ثمين ونفيس
يعيبه الترجمة الغير متقنة
يتكلم الكتاب عن الحاضر وأنه ينبغي علينا أن نكون متواجدين فيه لكي نعطي أعمالنا تركيزاً كبير وننجز أفضل ما لدينا، ولا يمنع من أن نتعلم من الماضي ونخطط للمستقبل أيضاً
ولكن الأهم أن لا نترك الحاضر لنتألم من الماضي أو نكون خائفين من الماضي
أتمنى لكم قراءة ممتعة
^^ ^^
يعيبه الترجمة الغير متقنة
يتكلم الكتاب عن الحاضر وأنه ينبغي علينا أن نكون متواجدين فيه لكي نعطي أعمالنا تركيزاً كبير وننجز أفضل ما لدينا، ولا يمنع من أن نتعلم من الماضي ونخطط للمستقبل أيضاً
ولكن الأهم أن لا نترك الحاضر لنتألم من الماضي أو نكون خائفين من الماضي
أتمنى لكم قراءة ممتعة
^^ ^^
The title of this book replies to all your queries only when you finish reading it. I don't think anyone reading this book would like to leave it half way.
Loved the way time is portrayed by the author, keeping it a clean metaphor for the gift of life and also symbolic to the times in one's life. A positive present to the readers by the author.
Keeping this Present with one keeps his mind present and pleasant.
Loved the way time is portrayed by the author, keeping it a clean metaphor for the gift of life and also symbolic to the times in one's life. A positive present to the readers by the author.
Keeping this Present with one keeps his mind present and pleasant.
الهدية
عش في الحآضـــر
تعلم من المـآضي
أصنـــع المستقبل
تخيل مايمكن أن يكون علية المستقبل الباهر.
ضع خطة وآقعية.
أصنع شيئاً اليوم من أجل صنع المستقبل.
تعرف على هدفك.
استكشف طرقاً مختلفة لجعل العمل والحيآة أكثــر معنى.
عش في الحآضـــر
تعلم من المـآضي
أصنـــع المستقبل
تخيل مايمكن أن يكون علية المستقبل الباهر.
ضع خطة وآقعية.
أصنع شيئاً اليوم من أجل صنع المستقبل.
تعرف على هدفك.
استكشف طرقاً مختلفة لجعل العمل والحيآة أكثــر معنى.
This book has been an eye opener for me. It emphasizes the fact that in order to live a happy life "live" in "the present". But also learn from your past so that you don't repeat the same mistakes. And always have a goal for the future. Savor each moment of your life because its yours. A very good self help book. I recommend this to anyone who is lost in the rigmaroles of life.
When I first started reading this book, I found it a little cheesy because it is written in such a simplistic way, and the story line is somewhat bland. However, it got better and it had some valid points. My favorite quote in this book is, "It is hard to let go of the past if you have not learned from the past. As soon as you learn and let go you improve the present."
ساعة ونصف هي المدة التي أستغرتها في قراءة هذا الكتاب :$ ، كمية جمممال فيه وااااو
ربما لأني أمر بفترة عصيبة هذه الأيام، فأحسست أن ذاك الشاب يمثلني ")
خصوصاً فيما يتعلق بالحاضر وكيف يعيشه ، يااه جميل ، سأهديه لأحدهم لابد من ذلك ()
وصدقاً صدقاً كتاب جميل وانصح به لكن فيه عيب :( , التكرار الذي حدث
وأسلوب الكاتب في النهاية بسيط كأنه يحدث طفل في الرابعة من عمره وذاك عيبه فقط !
ربما لأني أمر بفترة عصيبة هذه الأيام، فأحسست أن ذاك الشاب يمثلني ")
خصوصاً فيما يتعلق بالحاضر وكيف يعيشه ، يااه جميل ، سأهديه لأحدهم لابد من ذلك ()
وصدقاً صدقاً كتاب جميل وانصح به لكن فيه عيب :( , التكرار الذي حدث
وأسلوب الكاتب في النهاية بسيط كأنه يحدث طفل في الرابعة من عمره وذاك عيبه فقط !
كتاب يحمل كل ما لكلمة رائع من معنى .. اعطيت اياه كهدية أثناء ظروف دراستي الصعبة .. استمنعت بقراءته والإستفادة منه وقررت أيضا أن أهديه لكل من أراه يعاني نفس تلك المعاناة ..
قيمة الكتاب أصعب من تلخص بالإستفادة من الماضي وأن تعيش الحاضر لحظاته وتخطط للمستقبل ..
قيمة الكتاب أن تفهم محتواه وتدرك كيف تستطيع أن تربطه بواقع حياتك .. فلكل منا حياة تختلف عن الأخر
As a young boy grows into an adult, he shares this journey with a wise old man. It’s through this relationship that he learns about “The Present”. According to the old man, The Present is the best present anyone can receive.
As the young boy grows into a young man, he becomes restless with his life and career. He repeatedly returns to the old man to seek guidance and wisdom about how he can obtain The Present. Each time, the old man explains that only the young man has the power to find The Prese...more
As the young boy grows into a young man, he becomes restless with his life and career. He repeatedly returns to the old man to seek guidance and wisdom about how he can obtain The Present. Each time, the old man explains that only the young man has the power to find The Prese...more
I really think this book is amazing. I felt like I was the guy who was having trouble figuring out life and I definitely needed to hear this story. I think this will change my life and how I look at life. I think thy everyone should read this book. I will continue to read this every now and again and hopefully pass on what I've learned to others.
I LOVED the calligraphy--so pretty! I read this to my Mom as she was making soup this morning and I was drinking coffee in my fleece pajamas. It reminds me that I need not ruminate about the past or worry about the future; I can learn from the past and plan for the future but to be happy I can experience the present moment.
I thought this book was a big stretch.... Not very interesting. Not very well written. Okay, so the message was to live in the present. I get it. But, this is so contradictory to all the other popular management and leadership theory that I had a hard time taking this very seriously. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
just a great reminder for this time in my life. I was reminded not to live in the past or be anxious about the future, but to live in the present. It's what Derek says everyday: "How can I be faithful to the Lord TODAY?" While not a christian book, it's easily applicable to life as a Christian.
It's akin to Peaks and Valleys - story with morals - one person narrating to the other - old man teaching n preaching young boy, who later becomes a man - he starts realising words of old man - preaches to others when he himself becomes old man - that previous old man dies...
but nice book
but nice book
أسلوب الكاتب الممتع فيما قرأته له سابقا "من الذي حرك قطعة الجبن الخاصة بي؟"، "مدير الدقيقة الواحدة"، يجعلني أعطي هذا الكتاب الأسبقية من بين الكتب التي بين يدي.
يتضمن الكتاب
نصائح عن كيفية ان تكون اكثر
فعالية ونجاحا في الحياة والعمل
تتلخص في
التعلم من الماضي
العيش في الحاضر
صنع المستقبل
وضع هدف معين في الحياة
.......
نصائح عن كيفية ان تكون اكثر
فعالية ونجاحا في الحياة والعمل
تتلخص في
التعلم من الماضي
العيش في الحاضر
صنع المستقبل
وضع هدف معين في الحياة
.......
A very interesting book that emphasizes four things:
1. Concentrating on the present (the best present)
2. Learning from the past
3. Planning for the future
4. Having a goal
Now I like Spencer Johnson. I wanna read "Who Moved my Cheese" now.
1. Concentrating on the present (the best present)
2. Learning from the past
3. Planning for the future
4. Having a goal
Now I like Spencer Johnson. I wanna read "Who Moved my Cheese" now.
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Spencer Johnson, M.D., is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The One Minute Manager, all in the entertaining style of a parable that contains useful information readers can use in their own lives. There are more than thirteen million copies of his books in print in over twenty-five languages.
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Dec 20, 2012 12:44am