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Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You--At Work and in Life

Peaks and Valleys is a story of a young man who lives unhappily in a valley until he meets an old man who lives on a peak, and it changes his work and life ... Show synopsis

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  • Nov 27, 2009
    By David, Syracuse, NY

    A very easy & short read, Peaks and Valleys is a good story on how to handle life's ups and downs. This is a good book for anyone looking to take advantage of their good times, and minimize their bad times.

  • Oct 27, 2009
    By Kerri, Bristow, VA

    Great read, Greg's company had them all read it for their conference. Great for business and for your personal life. Helps you to figure out how to navigate life in a positive way.

  • Oct 15, 2009
    By Geoff, Saint Louis, MO

    I have to confess this is my least favor of Johnson's books. It could be useful if you going through a change in your career or if you want to know how to stay at the top of your game.

    It's a easy read but drags a little in middle.

  • Aug 29, 2009
    By Gene Babon, The United States

    This book can be read in one sitting -- and that would be a mistake. My first read through I rated the book three stars. I gave the book a second chance by rereading it in fifteen minute increments, first thing in the morning. Then, I upgraded my rating.

    Sometimes simple is better. This book provides a simple approach to keeping your head on straight. Perhaps individual personality can't be changed, but outlook on life can be altered. The secret lies in learning to take advantage of bad times.

    We all feel highs and lows -- Peaks and Valleys. Peaks and Valleys are a metaphor for Life. When we are in a Valley, sometimes all we need to is change what we are looking at.

    This book explores strategies for the following:

    ~ how to get out of a Valley sooner
    ~ how to stay on a Peak longer
    ~ how to have more Peaks and fewer Valleys in the future

    If you currently find yourself in a Valley, pick up this book and start reading in small chunks every day. How you experience your current Valley has a lot to do with how long you'll remain in it. Then, create a vision of a future Peak you want to be on and begin taking steps daily to walk out of that Valley and toward the next Peak.

    Simple, yes. Daily, yes. Simple + daily works.

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