The Energy Bus: 10 Rules To Fuel Your Life, Work, And Team With Positive Energy Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you’ll enjoy the ride of your life!
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 22, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470100281
ISBN-13: 978-0470100288
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.7 x 8.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1,060 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Books > Business & Money > Management & Leadership > Management #20 in Books > Business & Money > Business Culture > Motivation & Self-Improvement #21 in Books > Business & Money > Management & Leadership > Motivational
Middle aged man comes home one day and starts to take stock of his life - he is failing at his job, in his marriage and with his kids. One day his car breaks down on his way to work and he has to take the bus to work - he meets a bus driver and passengers who force him to reflect on his life and a better way forward. The author, through this parable, reveals "10 secrets" for success in life, at home and in work that lead to fulfillment and accomplishment. The 10 rules:1) You're the driver of your bus2) Desire, vision, and focus move your bus in the right direction3) Fuel your ride with positive energy (negative energy is friction)4) Invite people on your bus and share your vision for the road ahead5) Don't waste your energy on those who don't get on your bus6) Post a sign that says no energy vampires allowed on your bus (get rid of the malcontents)7) Enthusiasm attracts more passengers and energizes them for the ride8) Love your passengers by giving them your time, listening, recognition, service - work to bring out the best in them9) Drive with purpose10) Have fun and enjoy the rideMy assessment:1) Easy to read, can finish in one 2 hour sitting2) Initially comes off as "too cute" but author manages to pull you in with a simple but powerful message with some basic plays in a ground game that can win3)Applicable to all ages from teenager on up4)If you like parables, you'll love the story's messages. If not, you'll wonder why you didn't just jump to the excellent outline recap in the back of the book.5) This story reminds me of the famous Albert Einstein quote: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler.
I am the editor for a national newsletter and was approached to read this book to do a potential review for our readers. While I generally don't have the time to read everything I'm sent, I did glance at the first few pages of this book and, as the saying goes, "that's all she wrote."First, the book is very easy to read and it can be read in small increments. In fact, I recommend you read a chapter a day to get the full affect. I found myself looking forward to taking 10 minutes and finding out what was going to happen next. (You would think I was talking about a mystery novel, huh?)Second, the characters are amazing. These are people you would meet on the street (or a bus in this case). These are people you work with. These are people you have to interact with. These are REAL people doing REAL people things.Next, the delivery of the underlying premise is excellent. This is not just a "here's your tip, now good luck making it work for you" book. Jon shows you what the main character does to change his life around the tips. He shows you the good, the bad, and the ugly - but in a wonderful way.Finally, you will be different after you read it. I'm trying to not give away the story because I want you to experience it first hand. However, here's an hint at an example: there is a term used to describe certain people in your life. Once you've read the book, you'll be able to spot these people in a heartbeat and you will "drive a stake through their heart" for good. (My lips are sealed beyond that...so read the book to find out who these people are called!)Now, the above was my editor's hat, quick review. Let me tell you what this did in my real life. The day I received the book, I sat down and read only 3 pages.
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