Who moved my cheese?
Pg: 25-76
190519 20:00 ~21:30
summary :
Two are mice named Sniff and Scurry. Two are humans who are the size of mice named Hem and Haw. They live in a maze and have to constantly find cheese to survive.
The mice have a simple strategy. They test each pathway until they find one with cheese. The humans think they’re more sophisticated, but you’ll find out later that it backfires on them (as implied with the title).
One day, all of them find a ton of cheese in one spot that looks like it’s enough to last them a lifetime. They end up spending a long time here.
The humans settle down and slowly get arrogant. They show off their cheese and brag about it. They take it for granted. They get stuck in their old ways.
The mice are always vigilant. They’re ready to move on if the cheese disappears. They’re always checking to see if the supply is getting lower.
VOCA[ immobilized, overanalyze, irrational]
1.37pg. Hem and Haw just stood there, immobilized like two statues.
def.To immobilize something or someone means to stop them from moving or operating.
ex. He hurricane immobilized the airlines.
2.71pg.They didn't overanalyze or overcomplicate things.
def.To analyze too much or in too much detail.
ex.Don't overanalyze the case.
3.72pg. But he realized most of his fears were irrational and had kept him from changing when he needed to.
def. If you describe someone's feelings and behaviour as irrational, you mean they are not based on logical reasons or clear thinking.
ex.His behaviour was becoming increasingly irrational.