{"product_id":"the-shark-and-the-goldfish-positive-ways-to-thrive-during-waves-of-change-hardcover","title":"The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated business fable that gives you the faith, courage and confidence to win in today's tough economic climate\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFear and uncertainty are staples of daily life in today's struggling economy. As bad as things can be, economic downturns also lead to new opportunities. It's easy to worry, give up and let fear paralyze you. However, you have more control than you think you do and how you handle adversity is your choice-and the only choice that matters. In fact, study history and you'll find that a lot of people and organizations made a name for themselves and grew their businesses during recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar characteristics and took similar actions to thrive while others merely tried to survive. You can do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Shark and the Goldfish, \u003c\/i\u003e Jon Gordon shares an inspiring fable about Gordy, a pampered goldfish who gets swept out to sea. Desperate for food, Gordy meets a kind shark who teaches him the ultimate lesson-Goldfish wait to be fed. Sharks go find food. Gordy also learns that the difference between a full and empty stomach is our faith, beliefs and actions. In the face of adversity and lean times, this is a business fable that reinforces a proven truth: You can't control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond and in turn this determines the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA business fable that teaches valuable lessons on the importance of working hard, maintaining a locus of control and focusing on positive choices instead of negative voices, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by Jon Gordon, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe No Complaining Rule\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals how change is inevitable-but that you can make it your friend or foe.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an action plan filled with tips and strategies to thrive during change and adversity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're facing tough economic times, \u003ci\u003eThe Shark and the Goldfish\u003c\/i\u003e will motivate you, inspire you, and give you the confidence you need to thrive during changing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow more than ever, fear and uncertainty are becoming staples of daily life. During changing times, it's easy to worry, give up, and let fear paralyze you. However, you have more control than you think you do, and how you handle adversity is your choice--the only choice that matters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany successful people and businesses have grown to prominence during even the worst recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar characteristics and took similar actions to thrive while others merely tried to survive. You can do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Shark and the Goldfish\u003c\/i\u003e, bestselling author Jon Gordon shares an inspiring fable about a goldfish who has always been fed, a nice shark who teaches him to find food, and a wave of change that brings them together. In the process of finding food the shark teaches the goldfish the ultimate lesson--that the difference between a full belly and an empty stomach depends solely on your faith, beliefs, and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the face of adversity, this is a simple fable that reinforces a proven truth--you can't control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond to them. You can allow the waves of change to crush you, or you can learn to ride them to a successful future. Delightfully illustrated and packed with tips and strategies for thriving during tough times, \u003ci\u003eThe Shark and the Goldfish\u003c\/i\u003e is a quick read that will have a lifelong impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do you want to be?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery day, you have a choice of whether you are going to be a shark or a goldfish. You have a choice of whether you are going to wait to be fed or whether you are going to find food. Each day, you make this choice with your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. The choice is yours. What do you want to be?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA shark or a goldfish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e best seller \u003ci\u003eThe Energy Bus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe No Complaining Rule\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTraining Camp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shark and The Goldfish\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSoup: A Recipe to Nourish your Team and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at www.JonGordon.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756035244320,"sku":"9780470503607","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ff45702415e14103d34830a2c71466a7.webp?v=1780073101","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-shark-and-the-goldfish-positive-ways-to-thrive-during-waves-of-change-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}