The Energy Bus – 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy

| Author: Jon Gordon, 2007 |

What's it all About?

George wakes up Monday Morning to a bad day that starts with a flat tire and gets worse after that! As you can guess, he ends up taking a bus to work where he learns the 10 Rules. If you are in a situation where the negativity around you is just too much, this is a great read for you!

The unique driver shares the lessons over a two-week period, in a simple, classic fable. I loved the straightforward, yet powerful messages. There is not a lot of depth here, which I love because sometimes we just want a fun story that leaves us with a few key things to remember. I can see the tie into your home, social settings, work, and life in general. You own your happiness, and this great story tells it all.

And for my readers that dread that 12-hour book, this one is less than 3 hours on audio!

Eric Wood is a former NFL Pro Bowler who has a great discussion on positivity, Jon’s work with the Buffalo Bills and more! Listen here if you want to hear his great podcast with Jon:

https://anchor.fm/eric-wood5/episodes/Episode-32---Jon-Gordon-edag9f This invigorated me to go back to the book.

You can learn more about the Energy Bus on Jon’s website: http://www.theenergybus.com/

Take a look at his other books or purchase the Energy Bus here:

http://jongordon.com/books/theenergybus/

Favourite Quote

“Remember, you have only one ride through life so give it all you got and enjoy the ride.”

Biggest Takeaway

There will always be doubters and even people who do not want to see you succeed. I truly believe this, like gravity bringing us down. Jon uses phrases like ‘you need to be the positive dog’ and ‘fight off the energy vampires’. Through practice and sticking with it, the more natural it becomes, like working out at the gym to build a muscle. Every day you need to work on the 10 rules and have routines or special items to remind you. This keeps your own values stronger than any other’s opinion. Dreams are meant for all of us, so keep the right people on your bus!!

Reviewed by: Trevor Blondeel, July 10, 2020

Mindfulness Manufacturing

Our show is about providing listeners with real stories that come from a place of experience, transparency, and authenticity. Most importantly it’s about what we learn from these stories and applying Mindfulness in our everyday work and personal lives.
Our intention is to create an environment where people can learn through open honest discussions on how we apply Mindfulness. Although our experiences and stories come from time in a manufacturing environment hence the title “Mindfulness Manufacturing”, we still see our discussions and topics relatable to any organization or profession.

In 2009, total engine loss forced US Airways Flight 1549 to make an emergency crash landing in New York City’s Hudson River—and thanks to the quick actions of the pilot, flight crew, and passengers, all 155 people on board made it safely off the plane. Now known as “the miracle on the Hudson,” this harrowing incident offers up important lessons on staying calm under pressure, coping with traumatic challenges, and making every moment count.

To learn more, let’s hear from a Flight 1549 survivor! Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker and bestselling author, who draws from his inspirational story of survival to encourage others to do the right thing and find healthy ways to cope with their own struggles and adversity. In this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, Dave shares his own Miracle on the Hudson story, and offers powerful insights he learned from being the last passenger off Flight 1549!

2:18 – Dave shares his Flight 1549 story

8:11 – In times of conflict, whether it’s a plane crash or issue on the manufacturing floor, calmness and confidence play key roles

9:05 – To get through challenging situations, you need to manage your own mindset

10:05 – You don’t need to know everything to handle a crisis, but you have to be able to lead yourself first

11:09 – Every moment in your life happens for a reason

13:38 – How to react to and cope with a challenging situation depends on the meaning you attach to it

14:22 – By reframing the meaning you attach to a situation, you can find healthy and productive ways to react and grow

15:33 – Everyone assigns different meanings to different challenges, so it’s important to approach others with curiosity instead of judgement

17:56 – To truly understand others, you need be curious and have authentic interactions

21:52 – To feel included in an organization’s mission, people need and want certainty, variety, connection, significance, growth, and the ability to contribute

24:48 – As a leader, it’s up to you to find creative solutions and create opportunity from challenges

28:57 – If you get casual, it can lead to safety issues, accidents, and other serious problems for your organization

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