The Energy Bus- A Book Review-

?CEO: Chief Executive Officer

CEO: Chief ENERGY Officer

Which sounds good?

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...Many Studies show that when a LEADER is a POSITIVE ENERGIZER, their organization has greater Innovation,?Teamwork,?Financial performance, including productivity and quality

For us to be fully engaged and fully engage others it requires us to nurture and take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Organizations with positive energy leaders thrive, the energy is palpable to others, and it attracts others that want to be a part of it.

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“The Energy Bus” is a simple fable by Jon Gordon that shows us?how to harness our energy by being positive. A fictional character named George teaches us ten lessons on how to use our energy to have more meaningful, joyous, and passionate lives.

George got on the bus after his care tire went flat & met driver JOY who was full of Energy. A flat tire transformed George’s life into a purposeful one.

The bus driver Joy was cheerful,?insightful and smart?and picked up on George’s negativity, so she decided to help him live his life better by enlightening him about the ten rules that would change his life.

Overcoming negativity, adversity and infusing your daily life with a dose of positive energy through a 10 secret recipe is what Jon Gordon aims to deliver.

Drawing on his experience of interpersonal connections and encounters, Jon Gordon shares life changing insights and action points on how anyone can transform negative outcomes into incredible long term victories and get the best out of any situation.

THE 10 RULES:

#1 – You are the Driver of Your Bus

You have to comprehend that you are responsible for your own life. Define your vision, and do not get trapped in the notion that someone else has control over where you end up.

#2 – Desire, Vision and Focus Move Your Bus in the Right Direction

The focus is everything. After you define your vision, visualize that you have already achieved it, and plan a step-by-step approach to achieving it.

#3 –?Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy

The whole universe is made of energy. And people, as part of it, are made of energy as well. So, there are people who will expand your energy and people who will suck it up.

Surround yourself with those who make you feel more powerful and confident.

#4 – Invite People on Your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead

Nothing in life can be accomplished individually. You always need to have someone by your side, or speaking in the language of this story, have someone on your bus.

Driving an empty bus has no point. When you form a team, make sure you are all on the energy bus.

#5 – Don’t Waste Your Energy on Those Who Do Not Get on Your Bus

There will be times when people will not want to get on board. When that happens, do not waste your energy trying to understand them.

Instead,?just focus?on those who already climbed and on your journey ahead.

#6 – Post a Sign that Says ’No Energy Vampires Allowed’ on Your Bus

Not all people deserve to get on board on your bus.

As we already said, surround yourself with?positive people, and do not allow energy vampires to drain the energy from your passengers. Protect yourself and those who ride with you.

#7 – Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energizes Them During the Ride

This point is pretty self-explanatory – people love other people who fill them up with?energy and enthusiasm.

#8 – Love Your Passengers

Love is what everything is made of. So?to succeed?in every area of your life, show your love to everyone that surrounds you.

#9 – Drive With Purpose

Energy busses run on fuel as well. That fuel is the purpose.

The purpose will keep you from getting tired and will make sure that you drive in the right direction, filled with energy and enthusiasm at all times.

#10 – Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride

Do not forget that you only get one bus ride. So enjoy every bumpy minute of it.

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“The goal in life is to live young, have fun, and arrive at your final destination—as late as possible—with a smile on your face, because this would mean that you truly enjoyed the ride”.

Reference: The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon

https://www.theenergybus.com/