Ping by Stuart Avery Gold - Summary (Easy English, 3000 Words)
Chapter 1: The Pond (연못)
Ping is a small frog who lives in a pond. He is not happy with his life. Every day feels the same. He dreams of something more, but he is scared to leave his home. The pond feels safe, but Ping knows he needs to change if he wants a better
life.
Chapter 2: The Wise Turtle (현명한 거북이)
One day, Ping meets a wise turtle named Lao-Tao. The turtle tells Ping that change is part of life. Lao-Tao says,
"If you want more, you must be ready to leave what you know."
Ping is scared, but he starts to think about his future.
Chapter 3: The Journey Begins (여정의 시작)
Ping decides to leave the pond. The journey is hard. He feels lonely and tired. But Ping remembers the turtle’s advice:
Keep moving forward.”
On the way, Ping learns:
- It’s okay to be scared.
- You grow stronger when you try new things.
- Small steps lead to big changes.
Chapter 4: The River (강)
Ping reaches a big river. He feels small and weak. The river is fast and dangerous. But Ping learns that he must trust himself. He jumps into the river and swims.
The river teaches Ping that life is always moving. If you stay still, you will never grow.
Chapter 5: The Mountain (산)
Ping reaches a mountain. It looks too high to climb. He feels like giving up. But he remembers:
"One small step at a time."
Ping starts climbing. Slowly, he reaches the top. He learns that patience and hard work bring success.
Chapter 6: The Big Leap (큰 도약)
At the top of the mountain, Ping finds another pond — bigger and better than his old home. But to reach it, he must jump. It is a long way down.
Ping is scared, but he knows that:
“If you want a better life, you must take the leap.”
Ping jumps and lands safely. Now he lives in a better place.
What Ping Learns (핑이 배운 교훈)
Lesson Meaning
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Change is hard But it makes you grow
Keep moving Small steps make big dreams
Trust yourself You are stronger than you think
Take risks Big dreams need brave actions
Message of the Book (책의 메시지)
The book teaches us:
Change is scary, but it makes life better.
Courage is not the absence of fear — it's moving forward even when you're scared.
Life rewards those who take action.
Why This Story Matters (이 이야기가 중요한 이유)
Ping’s journey is like our own lives. We all want a better future, but we are afraid of leaving our comfort zone. This book shows that if you believe in yourself and keep going, you can reach your dreams.
해석
1장: 연못
핑은 작은 개구리입니다. 그는 작은 연못에 살고 있지만 매일 똑같은 하루를 보냅니다. 핑은 더 나은 삶을 꿈꾸지만 변화를 두려워합니다.
2장: 현명한 거북이
핑은 현명한 거북이인 라오타오를 만납니다. 거북이는 핑에게 말합니다.
"더 많은 것을 원한다면, 익숙한 것을 떠날 준비를 해야 한다."
3장: 여정의 시작
핑은 연못을 떠납니다. 길은 어렵고 외롭습니다. 그러나 핑은 작은 발걸음이 큰 변화를 만든다는 것을 배웁니다.
4장: 강
강물은 빠르고 위험합니다. 핑은 무섭지만 용기를 내어 헤엄칩니다. 강은 핑에게 계속 움직여야 한다는 것을 가르쳐줍니다.
5장: 산
산은 너무 높아 보입니다. 핑은 포기하고 싶지만 한 걸음씩 올라갑니다. 결국 정상에 도착합니다.
6장: 큰 도약
더 좋은 연못을 발견하지만 뛰어내려야 합니다. 핑은 두렵지만 용기를 내어 도약합니다. 이제 그는 더 나은 삶을 삽니다.
1.핵심 메시지
변화는 어렵다
작은 발걸음이 큰 꿈을 만든다
자신을 믿어라
용기 있는 행동이 꿈을 이룬다
2. 이런 사람에게 추천합니다.
- 변화가 두려운 사람
- 꿈을 이루고 싶은 사람
- 자기계발을 시작하는 사람
3. 마무리
“Life is a journey. If you want more, you must leave what you know.”
핑의 이야기는 우리에게 이렇게 말합니다:
두려워도 앞으로 나아가라
작은 발걸음이 인생을 바꾼다
지금 바로 행동하라
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