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  • Peaks and Valleys

  • Making Good and Bad Times Work for You - at Work and in Life
  • By: Spencer Johnson
  • Narrated by: John Dossett
  • Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (989 ratings)

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Peaks and Valleys

By: Spencer Johnson
Narrated by: John Dossett
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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 forever.

Initially, the young man does not realize he is talking with one of the most peaceful and successful people in the world. However, through a series of conversations and experiences that occur up on peaks and down in valleys, the young man comes to make some startling discoveries.

Eventually, he comes to understand how he can use the old man's remarkable principles and practical tools in good and bad times and becomes more calm and successful himself.

Now you can take a similar journey through the story and use what you find to your advantage in your own work and life.

©2009 Spencer Johnson, M.D. All rights reserved. (P)2009 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Embrace your peaks and valleys

Life isn't easy, but after reading this book you will definitely approach both good and bad times differently.

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great advice for living your best life.

the interview at the end contains some really practical tips and makes it worth the purchase alone

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solid book to keep on your yearly reading list

if you are looking for principles to keep you focused and positive, you've found the right book.

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Great impactful

Loved it overall. Somewhat redundant at the beginning. But this was great. Hated the analogy at the end with the dog chasing the car… really wish I wasn’t left with that but otherwise it was great. Just end it when you’re imagining the smiling dog chasing the car. It gets ugly and the jibber jabber is not valuable so they could’ve just left it out and saved me from that visualization.

Maybe I’m missing something. Still…..

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Very Informative

My thoughts are being enhanced, My focus will now be on living a peaceful life. A Great Read

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Great story!

It is life changing. Don’t hesitate, just listen, learn, apply and enjoy!
I listened to it multiple times so far, and every time I learn something new!

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So deep, so informative, so thought provoking!

Such a masterpiece with great insights you can apply to make life easier. Worth reading and re-reading.

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Taming arrogance and fear

As usual with this author, I like how he presents fairly simple ideas in a way that allows one to consider them in a different light. Arrogance masquerading as confidence can knock you off a peak and fear masquerading as comfort can keep you in a valley, mirroring the high and low points of your life. A simple but profound truth that resonates through the examples provided in this book.

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Just amazing

It has been an amazing experience living this book's insights. they really work when you drop your responsive ideas and look for the wisdom in it

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really like the message

I read this book years ago but I love the audible version and the message still applies today as it did back then for me. Everyone needs to have a understanding of their peaks and valleys. Great stuff

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