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The shark and the goldfish positive ways to thrive during waves of change
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An illustrated business fable that gives you the faith, courage and confidence to win in todays tough economic climateFear and uncertainty are staples of daily life in todays struggling economy. As bad as things can be, economic downturns also lead to new opportunities. Its 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 youll 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.
InThe Shark and the Goldfish,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 cant control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond and in turn this determines the outcome.
A 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, Written by Jon Gordon, bestselling author ofThe Energy BusandThe No Complaining Rule
Reveals how change is inevitable-but that you can make it your friend or foe. Provides an action plan filled with tips and strategies to thrive during change and adversity If youre facing tough economic times,The Shark and the Goldfishwill motivate you, inspire you, and give you the confidence you need to thrive during changing times.

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For my brother David Gordon who suggested that I write this story Your - photo 2

For my brother David Gordon,
who suggested that I write this story.
Your idea and encouragement made this book possible.
Thank you.

A Confession

I recognize the fact that in real life goldfish cannot survive in the oceans saltwaterand that fish really cant talk, either. This is an imaginary story meant to convey an important message. After all, Mickey Mouse, Shrek, Nemo, and Superman are invented characters as well.

Also, if you read this book to your children, please remind them not to take goldfish to the beach.

Introduction

If you are concerned about the future and anxious about your situation, I know how you feel. I lost my job in 2001 during the dot-com bust. The company was losing money faster than we could raise it and eventually the company sank faster than the Titanic. I thought it was the worst event of my life. I was two months away from being bankrupt. I had a wife, two young children, a mortgage, no health insurance, and very little savings. I was a paycheck away from losing it all. It sounds bad. It felt bad. Seen from one point of view I suppose it was bad. But one day I decided that I wasnt going to let this challenge take me down. And thats when I knew I had to change what I was thinking and doing.

I read a few books, which empowered me to take control of my financial future and helped me make some important decisions through the change. Eventually these decisions would lead to the work I do now as a writer, consultant, and speaker. I often joke that I went from Fired to Fired Up. My layoff led to my lifes mission and purpose. What I thought was the worst event in my life actually lead to the best. I realized that dealing with waves of change is all about how we perceive and respond to the change we are facing.

Fast forward to today. I now do a lot of work with leaders and organizations to create positive change. With so many people and organizations affected by the current economy it occurred to me that we need a new model for dealing with the new waves of change in our work and in our lives. After all, in todays world the cheese hasnt just been movedits been swept away by a tsunami of an economic crisis. As a result, I felt compelled to write this book.

While on a plane traveling to speak to a commercial real estate company in California, I wrote this story. Four hours of divine inspiration later, The Shark and the Goldfish was born. It was an amazing experience. During my talk, I read a short version of the story and it was so well received that since then I have read it to thousands of people and the impact has been very exciting and encouraging. People are making real changes and experiencing real and positive results.

I know the story is simple. There are critics who mock simple booksthey believe that books have to be long and complicated to be significant. But I have found that the closer we get to truth, the simpler and more powerful the lessons become. I think you will agree, and most of all I hope this book empowers you to take positive action to ride the waves of change in your life and at work.

Theres a belief that most people embark on a quest to find their destiny. But more often than not, through adversity and challenges, our destiny finds us. It is during these times that we ask the important questions and make decisions that positively change the course of our lives. And I believe one of the most important questions you can ask is whether you are a shark or a goldfish. Which one are you?

Are You a Shark or a Goldfish?

Which one are you? Are you a Shark or a Goldfish? After reading this story, let us know at SG@jongordon.com.

Wed love to hear from you.

A Wave of Change

Gordy the goldfish lived a wonderful and simple life. He ate, slept, swam, and did twirls in the water any time his humans approached to feed him. He never wanted for anything, especially food. Food was abundant and he was prosperous. Life was good.

Then one day he was swept up in a net put in a bag full of water and carried - photo 3

Then one day he was swept up in a net, put in a bag full of water, and carried to the beach by his boy. The boy wanted to play with his goldfish at the beach. So he dug a big hole in the sand, filled it with buckets of water, and placed his goldfish in his own private man-made lake. Laughter filled the air and everyone was happy.

That is until a big wave came crashing onshore flooding the boys lake and - photo 4

That is, until a big wave came crashing onshore, flooding the boys lake and taking the goldfish back into the ocean with it. The boy and his family ran into the water looking for their goldfish, but he was nowhere to be found.

Gordy cried for help but no one could hear him. And as he swam aimlessly in the ocean, tired, alone, and hungry, he wondered, Whos going to feed me now?

He was no longer safe and secure, and without food he would surely die. He decided to ask the other fish in the ocean if they would feed him, but they all laughed at him. Silly goldfish, they said, always waiting for someone to feed him.

Then just as Gordy was near collapse from the salt water and starvation he met - photo 5

Then just as Gordy was near collapse from the salt water and starvation, he met Sammy the Shark, who could only shake his head at the poor fellow. He was a nice shark and he hated seeing such a pathetic sight. He knew someone had to teach this fish how to fish. Plus, he felt that sharks got a bad rap and needed some positive publicity. It wasnt fair, after all, that humans thought all sharks were mean just because a few Jaws wannabes experience ocean rage and go off the deep end. All the sharks he knew were nice like him and just wanted to swim, eat food found in the ocean, and keep to themselves.

Well, lookee here, my little friend. You know what your problem is?

Yes, I do, answered Gordy. Im starving and no one will feed me.

No, thats not your problem, countered Sammy. Your problem is that you are a goldfish. You are waiting to be fed. Thats fine during the fat times when all sorts of people are feeding you. But youre in the ocean now. The free food has dried up. Times are a changin. Things are a little tougher here. You have to work a little harder. You need to be a little smarter. You need to change your thinking. You need to become a shark. Goldfish wait to be fed. Sharks go out and find food. Now let me show you how to be a shark and well go to find food together.

And off they swam through the ocean of adversity and challenges and lean times to learn the art of finding food.

Embrace and Ride the Wave of Change Sois it easy being a Shark Gordy asked - photo 7

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