The Energy Bus

by Jon Gordon
Hennepin County Library hardcover 166 pages
genre: motivational story

bus driver named Joy / George is passenger / allegory / kind of hokey / Christian-sounding, but more self-focused on one's own power

Rules:
#1 - You're the Driver of Your Bus
#2 - Desire, Vision, and Focus Move Your Bus in the Right Direction
#3 - Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy
#4 - Invite People on Your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead
#5 - Don't Waste Your Energy on Those Who Don't Get on Your Bus
#6 - Post a Sign That Says NO ENERGY VAMPIRES ALLOWED on Your Bus
#7 - Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energizes Them During the Ride
#8 - Love Your Passengers
#9 - Drive with Purpose
#10 - Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride

I like this (page 78): "It's got to be a habit. Positive energy is like muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. The stronger it gets the more powerful you become. Repetition is the key and the more you focus on positive energy the more it becomes your natural state."

Five ways to love your passengers:
1. Make Time for Them (be with them and focus on them)
2. Listen to Them (care about their perspective)
3. Recognize Them (honor them, praise them / feed the good dog)
4. Serve Them (serve their growth)
5. Bring out the Best in Them (want them to succeed)

3 reflections from 95 year olds:
- Reflect more. Enjoy more moments.
- Take more risks and chances.
- Leave a legacy

The "steps" at the back of the book are different from the 10 rules . . .
1. Create Your Vision
2. Fuel Your Passion with Purpose
3. Write Down Your Vision / Purpose Statement
4. Focus on Your Vision
5. Zoom Focus (ID goals)
6. Get on the Bus
7.
8. <#6>
9. Navigate adversity and Potholes
10.  <#8>
11. <#10>

All in all, I had two conclusions reading this:
1. Yes, attitude is important and mine was pretty bad this past year.
2. This won't matter if our building leader isn't planning on actually leading this way.