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Ping and The Way of Ping Unabridged CD Collection: Ping, The Way of Ping By Christopher Lane, Stuart Avery Gold Our Price $ 26.39   Retail Value $ 29.99   You Save $ 3.60  (12%)   Item Number 1428441   Buy New Item Currently Out Of Stock ABOUT TRUST ONLINE

	Sometimes the simplest lessons in life tend to be the most profound and thought provoking ...  Oct 6, 2009
Sometimes the simplest lessons in life tend to be the most profound and thought provoking. "Ping: A Frog in Search of a New Pond, by Stuart Avery Gold," is a story in parable form that asks us to consider change, overcome obstacles and experience spiritual and emotional growth. Ping was a frog who was simply content to while away the time dreaming of being the best he could be without really doing a thing about it. There was no doubt about it, he did have talent. However, without the encouragement to move forward he would always remain a big frog in a small pond. Change is not easy, for some it remains an impossibility for some because they are afraid and without encouragement their lives may become stagnant. Ping was much the same until he met Owl, the one creature who would encourage him to become the one that he was meant to be. Ping begins to grow and learns many lessons along the way. After thanking him for his lessons learned Owl replies, "It is not what you have learned, but what you do with it that will create your difference. You can fulfill your destiny by helping others." This book was a quick read, but one that can be picked up time and time again for encouragement. Each chapter has a lovely little drawing with a thought to reflect upon. "If the path you travel has no obstacles, it leads to nowhere." It was a simple book, at times reminiscent of the anticipation of opening a Chinese fortune cookie, but many will find it much more refreshing than books that lay out ways to "improve" our lives in a certain number of regimented steps. I found it to be an especially comfortable and cozy book.
	This is a wonderful book, but doesn't quite have the magic of the first Ping book ...  Oct 6, 2009
Ping once learned it was necessary to change, but he couldn't do so without overcoming many obstacles. He had to work very hard, but with the help of his mentor, Owl, he was able to reach for the skies and become the best he could be. Things had changed at the pond. Toad began to challenge Ping and confront him, claiming he lied about the fact that the little pond wasn't even a drop in the bucket in comparison to the Great Ocean. In "Ping: Journey to the Great Ocean," Stuart Avery Gold attempts to recreate the magic of his bestseller, "Ping: A Frog in Search of a New Pond. " As Toad became increasingly nasty, the crowd began to pelt Ping with bog balls. In spite of the rhetoric, two of the younger frogs, Daikon and Hodo were not swayed. They believed in Ping and the ocean he talked about. Daikon began to speak: "We are all creators of our own dreams and we make our own decisions. You must do what you believe in." It was now time for Ping to become a mentor and teach and lead his young charges in their quest to visit the Great Ocean. I enjoyed this sequel, but it wasn't quite as magical as Gold's first Ping book. There are more spoken adages than in the first book, where many were simply "understood." Once again it is the type of book one can read time and time again to encourage oneself to strive for excellence and leave such emotions as fear and frustration behind. If you enjoyed the first Ping, you'll want to add this one to your list!
	Read Richard Bach instead  Jul 5, 2009
Ping is intended to be a parable about 'realizing your true nature and never-ending potential.' An effective parable has literary merit, and is driven by metaphor. In this case, the story of frogs seeking enlightenment is a transparent vehicle to provide the hero, Ping, with opportunities to lecture on a kind of stew of Taoism, Buddhism, Zen, and Norman Vincent Peale. The writing is poor and the lectures are tedious. Sorry, but for this reader this is not a successful book.
	Ping's the thing  May 20, 2009
I've read all of Stuart Avery Gold's books. I've followed his writings from his days as the COO of The Republic of Tea, when his mastery of words and creative media turned a mediocre, floundering tea company into one of the most upscale and respected brands in the world marketplace. That's what Stuart Avery Gold can do... he can take the simplest, most ordinary of things and turn it into a very spectacular something. His latest Ping book, is a slender volume that can be quickly read, but can never be forgotten. "The Way of Ping" captured my imagination and my enthusiasm. The passages about climbing to the top, and then using trust and confidence, to let go... to give up your safety net... that the only danger one has to fear is in not believing in your true self. This short book gave me a boost when I needed one. Once again, Ping is pure Gold. Stuart Avery Gold, that is. As Daikon would say, Stuart, "I get it... I get it." Well, I did get it. And, I thank you.
	Who Moved My Frog?  Apr 14, 2009
Oh, my. Everyone here raves about "what a great idea this is", "reminds me of...", "just like", "similar to ...." Yeah, well that's the trouble. It IS similar to.... And this "Ping the Frog" is no traditional fairy tale character which make ME think it was the product of some WISEGUY, sitting around thinking, "H-m-m-m-, how can I write one of those crappy, throw-away mis-management books, without an original thought in MY head, and still make a bundle? I know! I'll STEAL really good concept, and then produce not one, but TWO books, and then try to spin off some marketing on the merchandising! Isn't America great?" Folks, boycott bad writing and thievery. Re-read "Who Moved My Cheese".

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