The Way of Ping: Journey to the Great Ocean

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.

The Way of Ping is the suequel of the author's international bestselling book Ping. Ping is a parable about a frog who decides it is time to leave his pond for a better life. Like all of us when we start a new project, he has such enthusiasm. Inevitably though, he hits a roadblock. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't seem to break through. His talents and optimism are simply not enough. He has to find a whole new way of thinking and a whole new set of skills. In the end, he finds something far more valuable than what he thought he was seeking. In The Way of Ping, Ping is back. Learning the way and following the way is one thing but it's also important to share your experiences with others to help them on their own journey. Therefore, in this story, Ping does just this. Both Ping books aptly illustrate the spiritual journey and the road to change. It isn't always easy. In fact, it is often more than you can handle with the talents and skills that normally use. The outcome, however, is something you could have never imagined.