Synopses & Reviews
This inspirational tale follows the transformative 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 (You must do in order to be, A risk well defined is already a risk half-taken) and encourages 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. Full of clever and far-reaching life lessons, Owl is the mentor who helps him find meaning, discover wisdom, and leap to new heights. The journey they embark on together is revealing and warmly witty. Ping, from the authors of the acclaimed Zentrepreneur Guides, is a truly indispensable book, complemented with wondrous illustrations, that will inspire and motivate anyone and everyone who has a passion for success.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
"Gold's writings are a blend of business advice and spiritual teachings for the 21st Century entrepreneur." —
Newsweek"Ping combines the tradition of Who Moved My Cheese? with Jonathan Livingston Seagull…Stuart Gold's writing style is moving and witty." —New York Post
"Gold taps into the spirit of self-discovery to encourage readers to take risks." —Guy Kawasaki, author of The Art of the Start