If you've been waiting for T-Mobile to launch the BlackBerry Priv, your wait is now over. As announced previously, the Un-carrier has now made BlackBerry's first Android-powered smartphone available online at T-Mobile.com and in T-Mobile stores.
Pricing for the Priv from T-Mobile starts at $0 down and $30 a month for 24 months through T-Mobile's standard leasing program while JUMP! On Demand customers will be looking at $0 down and $34 a month for 18 months. If you want to skip all of that, you can pick up the BlackBerry Priv outright for $719.99 but at that price, you might want to consider just buying it unlocked and direct from BlackBerry where it will only cost $699.
Not sure if the BlackBerry Priv is for you? Go ahead and give our full review a look. You can also check out the BlackBerry Priv forums for more discussion. If you already snagged a Priv from T-Mobile, we have plenty of help articles to get you started.
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BlackBerry Priv now available from T-Mobile
I recommend this Live Wallpaper, Looks great on the Priv.
Ink in Water Live Wallpaper https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackbirdwallpapers.in...
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Got it! And exceeded expectations!
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FFFIIINNNAAALLLYYYY and about goddamnedfucking TIME!! :D
Typed using my BlackBerry Classic running 10.3.2 on WINDmobile HSPA+
This will probably be an unpopular opinion but after 2 months of using the priv, i turned on my passport today, it seem very slow compared to my priv... When i switched to the priv everything seemed slow and buggy, everything has been fixed with updates, it is now an awesome snappy device.
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+1 regular software upgrades amazing...yes
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Went to the store today to pick mine up and they didn't have it (didn't even know what it was).. :shrug:
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Have an unlocked Passport and just got the Priv yesterday. At first blush, I'm glad to have more seamless integration with Google, but Android seems very clumsy compared to BB10. Passport DEFINITELY has a better keyboard. We'll see how things progress as I refamiliarize with using an Android phone.
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Well I went to T Mobile yesterday to take look at it. I really like it but the keyboard is pretty small. I did type on it and i had no spelling errors. Other than that I wish it came with the actual quick charger plug but it doesn't.
After taking a look and knowing it has quick charge and wireless charging I will probably buy the quick charge car and wall charger and pick it up today if it's still available. I want to support Blackberry again.
T-Mobile abandoned their support of the Z10 at OS 10.2.1...I won't make the mistake of going with a T-Mobile device again. Furthermore, BlackBerry now has their own significant history of product abandonment...in all likelihood, the Z30 (which I love) will have proved to be my last go around with them.
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But this is a different device running a different operating system.
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Got mine today with my employee discount! Jump on demand baby!
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Got t-mobile priv today. z10 I got on launch day goes in the drawer, you served me well friend.
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Got mine too..love them device,but miss BB10 OS. Have to just get used to Android now..Great experience at T-Mo for a change.The sales person was great, and knew BlackBerry well. He needs 4 more sales for a free Priv and he's trying hard. Looks like the is some incentives for sales folks in the stores.
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I went to a T-Mobile booth and saw no Blackberries of any kind
720 is ridiculous. Maybe for 200. The qwerty sucks and BlackBerry is about the qwerty. I am a fan of BlackBerry but this is flimsy. Come on BlackBerry. Well I will retire with the Classic. After that maybe a flip phone.
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Still on the fence...will check out the Priv at TMO in a few days...
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Does anyone know when they are releasing the priv in white!! BlackBerry is taking too long.
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Just picked mine up! How sweet it is!
If my Passport goes kaput in the near future maybe I'll pick this up. I still very much enjoy my passport. Does all I need it to do.
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Good job Tmobile
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Ordered! Bye, Sprint!
Got mine today. Getting used to it.
My store some two today ! :)
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Just got my white Passport last week, the more I use it, the more I like it. Really fall in love with this phone, make my day bright every time I hold it lol. Good job BlackBerry!!! Dun give up on BBES10.
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Love my passport
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$720?! LOL no
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As a TMOBILE customer and BlackBerry user I was advised via phone call that the Priv would be available in store today. I thought that was cool even though I love my Passport. I will pick the Priv up and give it a go.
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Just got mine.
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Any news for us Verizon users?? Am frustrated at the promise of a new product....... Seems if I were trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat to save my company, it would need to be a fast rabbit.....Not so with the Priv, apparently!
I think this is the last official "statement" we've heard: crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-launching-verizon-end-march
Hm. I've been following your posts. CB needs to hire you. You actually know your stuffs. Dam!
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Yep- Raino would be a good ambassador. Contributes positively in his knowledge of cell companies and plans.
The newest member....Cobalt Classic
Just picked up mine at my local tmobile store! Just wireless charging it now so I haven't fired it up yet. One thing I noticed is the back doesn't push in like the AT&T version that I played with last fall. Did BlackBerry make some improvements or am I just imaging things?
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no BB didn't change anything. The phones with the wireless charging don't have any issues like you described, only the ones without wireless charging.
Got mine today!!!! It seemed that every store I went to was sold out, which is a good sign but they didnt very many like 4-5 each store but all gone
What's the OS version?
5.1.1 I am not sweating it thought. They promised Lollipop in Q1 so soon hopefully.
Sorry--I meant build number. What do you have?
AAD442 and STV 100-1 Same model as att
Does it have T-Mobile branding at all on the phone? Also do they come with the headphones? Lastly how's the bloat ware and is their a T-Mobile boot logo?
No branding, no headphones, bloatware doesn't seem as much as you get on a note 5 for example but it is there.
Congratulation! Don't need Google Lillipop! Just 5.1.1 is very good already for me. The rear 18MP is the best in low light than any smartphone I know of. DTEK is the killer app (it warns you before it happens). Hidden Physical keyboard is the killer for me. I forgot that this device has virtual keyboard since I hardly use the virtual keyboard.
5.1.1 is lollipop
Yes, you are right Lollipop is the 5.1.1. The latest one is Marshmallow.
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On the below page, the Priv is the last item. Pathetic.
http://crackberry.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Ft-mobile.7eer.net%2Fc%2F159229...
I really want to buy it just to own it, but I just got a Passport over Christmas and love it...
Maybe we'll hear more about the Vienna in coming weeks.
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Nice. Debating if I should get one?????
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Go get it guys! You're going to love it. I got two of them from ATT on November 6, 2015 and loving it very much. Since I got the BlackBerry Priv, I hardly notice that there is virtual keyboard in it. 90% of my typing now is using physical keyboard. I felt kind of strange type on physical keyboard the first time but after a few weeks, the strange feeling dissipate. Physical keyboard key is kind of small for my fingers, but after a while I don't feel it is small for my fingers at all. The rear camera 18MP is the best base in my opinion especially in the low light. I don't see any cameras can come close to Priv's camera when taking picture in low light. I think my two years contract from ATT is well spent. Before Priv I was the owner of Z10 and Z30.
Good stuff!!! :-)
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Thank you for that.
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Does anyone know the model number? Is the T-Mobile Priv like the AT&T Priv (with wireless charging) or similar to the Canada versions without? Thanks!
It's the AT&T Priv model (STV100-1)
I hope they sell quite a bit!!!
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Glad to see it coming to other American carriers. I'd be interested in the Priv, if there was a BB10 variant.
Tim Smith from my Z10 on Rogers
So does it come with wifi calling?
Priv or the Xperia Z5????
For some reason, their website doesn't say so. But their COO had tweeted that it would come with WFC "out of the box" (this was when BB started selling on ShopBB i.e. before TMO picked it up.) Plus, there are some posts in the forum saying that WFC is there.
If for some reason the store does not have it and you have to order online -- BEWARE -- you have to pay the taxes and shipping right now. Taxes here in Dallas are $61.46 and the shipping is $6.99 for UPS ground (est date 2/3/16) $14.99 UPS express (est date 2/1/16) $24.99 UPS expedited next day air (est date 1/27/16)
It's probably better to hope and pray the stores have them on hand today.
None of the ones I called on Monday had any ideas if and/or when they would have them.
You got wrong information. I ordered online and did not have to pay taxes on the device.
Nice! Verizon come on!
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Good news! Let's hope this give the sales a major boost! :)
0 $ for 24 Months contracts of 30$/ month, is a very good deal,
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As long as you don't think the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus isn't a better phone for the same price....
We don't.
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For Samsung you better like "touch wiz". I have a few Tab Pro's stuck on KitKat 4.4 and no update in sight. I don't care for touch wiz and if these bloody tablets don't update (of course unlocked and purchased direct) to at least 5.1 I will never buy a Samsung product again.
The newest member....Cobalt Classic
You're stuck with old software because of too many modifications... :-(
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Roofles.
Don't worry about that, trust me.
Interested to hear how in-store purchases go with T-Mobile employees.
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Likely you will not see too much success with the TM employees.
The promo posters/displays, and I assume training, are for mass market items like Galaxy and iPhones.
Blackberry's are delegated to the back of the room.
I bought a Classic from Amazon and I have it hooked up on Verizon Prepaid. It's $45 dollars a month for unlimited talk and text and 2 gigs of Data. Best move I have ever made
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Carrier labeling?
In all seriousness, I think they're both selling the same version model. If not, the T-Mo one should be identical to the unlocked version at ShopBlackBerry.
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Sorry, this was meant for the comment above.
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Haha. Yeah the labeling for sure.
Thanks though. You're probably right.
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Any difference between this and the ATT model?
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No. Same model.
I'll be looking for a phone here in March or April. Have Passport now and BlackBerry OS since 2005. I'll try the Priv in store ATT but i just don't see it being better than the Passport. I do get frustrated at the App gap though. Even in Business, BlackBerry doesn't have the business apps either. Such as DocuSign and many Hours of service apps. Android apps load but are buggie and slow. Bahhhhh. Priv possibly or maybe android passport in the future. Feel like I threw up in my mouth just now.
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Unfortunately TM has been unsteady in their support of Blackberry.
They sold the Z10, since then they have not continued OS10 upgrades.
The Blackberry smart phones are in the back of the retail stores.
Unless you specifically ask, the TM staff will not make effort to promote them.
They have also sold the Q10 and Classic. The Classic did receive an OS update.
Plus, all BB10 phones were essentially whitelisted for WiFi calling at one point.
Going to grab my Priv today!
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The news that all americans were waiting for...
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All? More like a small fraction with their install base
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Zero down and $30/month. Wow that seems far better than what we pay in Canada.
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With the exchange that's $43.50. That sounds high.
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Full price is $720 at this carrier.
Same monthly price as a Galaxy S6 Edge Plus..... so no it's not a good price point. iPhone 6S Plus is only $1.25 more a month....
This is only going to capture the attention of those that REALLY are interested in the Physical Keyboard....
S6 edge plus or nexus 6p!?
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None, buy a Priv!
Look! It's Zedzilla30!
Priv or Nexus, if you want a communications device then obviously the Blackberry Priv, Google isn't well known for its privacy
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Oh, the Nexus doesn't allow communication?
Not in style... and not if you bend it... :-)
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Yet you recommend a device that runs on Android which is a Google product and uses Google play services without anyway of disabling it
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Lol
You F serious?
It's got loop holes but they can be closed.
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6p or priv. I love my 6p.
Don't get a Huawei, for God's sake. You're in a BB forum, and you're going to bring up a Chinese govt shill company?
Haha it's just manufactured by Huawei. Calm yourself child. The Priv is most likely also made in China to begin with
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It's actually made in mexico.
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It seems like the Priv has been out for months,I wonder if those who bought it on day 1 are already itching for the "Sauna" which would be the Priv2,with Yoga and other crazy names ,sounds Hot ! Eh??...haha
Maybe it's a language barrier, but your comments are far from being clever or amusing.
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^^^THIS^^^. Thought as much too
Day 1 guy here, nope Its working great for me. No itch for what's next yet.
The P is for Privilege.
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I dont understand why they would charge the $20 more!?
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To make up for the postage of 3-4 exchanges per person.
Z30STA100-5 / 10.3.2.2813 / T-Mobile
@Doggerz--I'm leaning towards TMO being low on money. They don' even bundle headphones with these Privs!
Yeah I was wondering if they include wireless charging. Was the headphone thing T-Mobile's decision or BlackBerry? Seems like they'd just throw it in the box if it comes with headphones on AT&T and ShopBB. But I agree with you. T-Mobile probably wants to do more than break even on this. The no headphone thing is strange though. Any headphone I've ever gotten with a BlackBerry looked like they cost 30 cents to manufacture. Same with the power bricks won't the exception of the PlayBook. I stocked up on those because they've been great quality.
Z30STA100-5 / 10.3.2.2813 / T-Mobile
Yes it does include wireless charging. I bought the Samsung wireless charger today with my Priv at TMO
That's great news. I think TMO can get by without the headphone but would have been a disaster to not have the wireless charging.
Z30STA100-5 / 10.3.2.2813 / T-Mobile
Carriers have to pay for extra stuff like accessories. Even with the wall charger the carrier can get a higher amperage charger nowadays if they're willing to pay for them. Wireless charging is one such feature nowadays; TMO customers got lucky this time that TMO picked up the -1; they have a history of not always carrying the wireless charging models.
The AT&T Priv includes earbuds. In the forums, someone found a link saying that TMO's supposed to include them too, but that may have been erroneous (on TMO's part.) They have offered at least one customer a $25 credit, which they say is how much they cost.
To actually make a profit off of selling a product? Like what any merchant would do, if they're wanting to make money.
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I think you're absolutely right. If the point is to sell as many units as possible, why not discount the price where it would reach the most buyers.
The way it's mentioned in the article, the only people that will save $20, are the ones who were already interested in a BlackBerry. I thought they were trying to increase market share by attracting new converts. And that's partly the reason for the partnership with the Service Providers.
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A profit still needs to be a profit... :-)
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Because they don't want you to buy the phone outright. They would much rather you do a payment plan. This way you are locked into their service until you pay it off.
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Egg-zactly. Device payment plans are the new contracts.
Hope they have a working model at each store and a knowledgeable sales rep that will promote it for our us friends. Up here in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada, all they have is dummy phone's at the Regent mall. The salesman did say the Passport was the one too buy.
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Hmm.. you think they would have it ready to add to their website. I filtered to blackberry and it said no devices found. The T-Mobile website is terrible by the way.
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It is on their website. You just have to know where to look. Try looking under "JUMP".
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Found it in the Business section. Not personal:
https://business.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/blackberry-priv.html
RedBerry Passport /10.3.2.2876 / Telus
I just filtered cell phones to BlackBerry. Showed the Classic then Priv
http://crackberry.com/e?link=http%3A%2F%2Ft-mobile.7eer.net%2Fc%2F159229...
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Bloody brilliant news!
CA Governor on Passport SE
Good luck!
BlackBerry Classic non-camera, Cricket Wireless
Sweeet! Getting mine today.
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Definitely recommend getting textra for the texting app and getting a battery saver app and having GPS off ...to save battery
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Cool, thanks :)
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Congratulations tmo, can't wait for us Verizon users to join you.
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Verizon is worthless on a smartphone.
Their flip phone service, unlimited talk and text is the best deal for that.
But, they charge against data even when you don't use it.
Verizon should literally be banned from smart phone data service.
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To each their own. Verizon apparently works well enough for 110+ million devices in the US.
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Well the key word there is works. T-Mobile can brag about their nationwide network. They should call it their patchy urban network.
Posted with my still awesome z30.
Patchy where you are maybe but not here.
It's most definitely a predominantly urban network. Their aggressive market penetration strategies have certainly brought many on board but the key to retention will be getting better coverage all across.
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According to that study that Verizon is advertising with the colored balls, tmobile's network today is better than Verizon's last year, so I guess you had a lot to say about how crappy verizon's network was last year?
Nonsense. Just an embarrassing statement.
Finally!!...... Well good news to Android BlackBerry fans... I stick with my beloved Passport!!
Straight from the beast.... Passport
The Priv is a sweet device and glad to hear that it is available at TMO. But I agree with you about the Passport. Loving it. Bought it directly from BlackBerry and running on TMO.
I like my coffee BlackBerry Black! What?
So I'm getting the Priv in a couple of weeks on TMO but I would like to know how you like the Passport.
I've had the Passport for over a year and love it. Kinda wish I had the silver edition though, I love the looks of it
Pearl Flip, Storm 1, 9860 Torch, 9800 Torch, 9900 Bold, Z10, Z30, Passport. The love continues to grow
I have the Passport SE. I enjoy the BB10 OS. It is elegant, very usable, meets many of my needs. Its unique form factor is still an eye-catcher. I'm a road warrior and have a few devices, but my Passport is my go-to, get er done device. You may want to view some of the commentary from business professionals:
Check out our other productivity profiles of BlackBerry Passport users, including celebrity chef Tyler Florence, a traveling Asian manager, senior hospital executive, software engineer, tech journalist, legal administrator, pharmaceutical CEO, software manager, insurance salesman, and these workers from multiple industries.)
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/11/tyler-florence-runs-8-companies-with...
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/12/blackberry-passport-traveling-manufa...
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/11/q-and-a-chief-medical-information-of...
http://bizblog.blackberry.com/2014/11/passport-profile-engineer/
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/11/q-and-a-tech-journalist-breaks-up-wi...
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/10/q-and-a-blackberry-passport-ensures-...
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/12/different-industries-passport/
Hope this helps you.
You guys @CB got anything to report other than Priv??
9780-9900-Q10-Passport!
Are you trying to be funny? LOL! Did you want Crackberry to make up something? The next time there is a posting about BB10 or BB10 phones is when the next security update gets pushed for BB10. Then after that there will be no news for BB10 probably for 6 months unless something bad happens. This is just how it is. Sorry but we have to deal. Here is a book that might help.
Who moved my cheese?
http://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Amazing/dp/0399144463?m1k=d_cb...
"With Who Moved My Cheese? Dr. Spencer Johnson realizes the need for finding the language and tools to deal with change--an issue that makes all of us nervous and uncomfortable.
Most people are fearful of change because they don't believe they have any control over how or when it happens to them. Since change happens either to the individual or by the individual, Spencer Johnson shows us that what matters most is the attitude we have about change."
+1 lol
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