The Present

The Gift that Makes You Happy and Successful at Work and in Life

By: Spencer Johnson M.D.

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

A Timely Gift From the Author of Who Moved My Cheese?
Spencer Johnson, M.D.

Dr. Spencer Johnson’s stories of timeless, simple truths have changed the work and lives of millions of readers around the world. Now comes an insightful new tale of inspiration and practical guidance for these turbulent times.

The Present

The Present is the best gift you can receive because it makes you happy and successful!
Whether it means …
• Having peace of mind and feeling more alive; or
• Being more productive and more prosperous; or
• Finding whatever is important to you and to those you work and live with.

The Present

The Gift that Makes You Happy and Successful at Work and in Life

For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring and entertaining millions with his simple yet insightful stories of work and life that speak directly to the heart and soul.

The Present is an engaging story of a young man’s journey to adulthood, and his search for The Present, a mysterious and elusive gift he first hears about from a great old man. This Present, according to the old man, is “the best present a person can receive.”

Later, when the young boy becomes a young man, disillusioned with his work and his life, he returns to ask the old man, once again, to help him find The Present. The old man responds, “Only you have the power to find The Present for yourself.” So the young man embarks on a tireless search for this magical gift that holds the secret to his personal happiness and business success. It is only after the young man has searched high and low and given up his relentless pursuit that he relaxes and discovers The Present—and all of the promises it offers.

The Present will help you focus on what will make you happy and successful in your work and in your personal life. Like the young man, you may find that it is the best gift you can ever give yourself.©2003 Doubleday; (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“Many of the people I have observed could have been even happier and more successful, in their careers and their lives, had they been given the gift of The Present.”

Norman Augustine, Fmr. Chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin Corp.,
Fmr. Chairman, American Red Cross, Fmr. Lecturer, Princeton University

Simple and effective

This is an amazing book. A very very simple idea that takes great discipline. Sometimes we take simple for granted and this was great reminder.

Another great book by Spencer Johnson

A short book containing a crucial message - the importance of living today and enjoying life.

Everything

The book was amazing. It allowed me to look at some of the things I’ve been doing in my life and not focusing on what I need to focus on and it’ll allow me to look at those things and see what I need to do better and it honestly help me in my journey. It got me pumped to do things that before I didn’t.

Recipe for happiness

I have listened to it once and will do again. It’s a cure to my anxiety and fear. And a perfect recipe for my eternal joy.

Life Changing

Love this book. My mom gave me the written version in 2004. It has helped me throughout my life. A simple concept, that I believe we all can loose track of in our lives at sometime. Grateful 🙏🙏🙏