Who Moved My Cheese?

About “Who Moved My Cheese?”

Who Moved My Cheese? is a short parable that uses a simple story to convey deep lessons about change. Four characters—two mice named Sniff and Scurry, and two small beings named Hem and Haw—live in a "Maze" and search for "Cheese," which represents what people want in life, such as success, happiness, or security. When the Cheese disappears, the characters react differently to the change. One character learns how to adapt and leaves notes on the walls of the Maze to share what he has discovered. The story is meant to help readers understand how to deal with change in their own lives. It is written for all ages and takes less than an hour to read. The book offers insights that can last a lifetime. It is a motivational business fable written by Spencer Johnson.