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No matter what our profession is most of us can relate to the big stages of working life: looking for your first break, learning the ropes, considering a change mid-career, re-entering the workforce after time away and retirement. What peaks and valleys have you experienced along the way?

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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  • Have you experienced challenges in finding or losing a job? How has being humble and grateful helped you turn the disappointment into a positive?
  • Looking back on your career so far, what are the peaks and valleys that helped get you where you are today? What lessons can you share with those looking for their first job or re-entering the workforce?

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