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What is the event that happens in George's life that gets him on the Energy Bus for the first time?
What is the event that happens in George's life that gets him on the Energy Bus for the first time?
George's car had a flat.
What of George's did she say was making the entire family miserable?
What of George's did she say was making the entire family miserable?
Attitude
What did Joy call people she saw every day on her bus who were lifeless?
What did Joy call people she saw every day on her bus who were lifeless?
Energy Vampires
What did George realize about his life and career?
What did George realize about his life and career?
Why wasn't life going well for George in the beginning of the book?
Why wasn't life going well for George in the beginning of the book?
What's the main reason things aren't going well for George in his life?
What's the main reason things aren't going well for George in his life?
What is the bus number that Joy drives?
What is the bus number that Joy drives?
Why is Joy always so happy and cheery?
Why is Joy always so happy and cheery?
How many rules did the Energy Bus have?
How many rules did the Energy Bus have?
What does it mean if you are 'The Driver of Your Bus'?
What does it mean if you are 'The Driver of Your Bus'?
What does Joy say the universe is made of?
What does Joy say the universe is made of?
What's the name of the company George works for?
What's the name of the company George works for?
What is rule #2 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #2 of the Energy Bus?
What is the phrase that Joy says about complaining?
What is the phrase that Joy says about complaining?
What did Joy tell George he needed to start doing for 10 minutes every day?
What did Joy tell George he needed to start doing for 10 minutes every day?
What does E in the special formula E+P=O mean?
What does E in the special formula E+P=O mean?
What does P in the special formula E+P=O mean?
What does P in the special formula E+P=O mean?
What does O in the special formula E+P=O mean?
What does O in the special formula E+P=O mean?
What is rule #3 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #3 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #4 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #4 of the Energy Bus?
Which president's story inspired George?
Which president's story inspired George?
What is rule #5 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #5 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #6 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #6 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #7 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #7 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #8 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #8 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #9 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #9 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #10 of the Energy Bus?
What is rule #10 of the Energy Bus?
What is the ultimate rule of positive energy?
What is the ultimate rule of positive energy?
Why is positive energy like a muscle?
Why is positive energy like a muscle?
What two employees did George get rid of?
What two employees did George get rid of?
What is one thing that all successful teams have?
What is one thing that all successful teams have?
What is one way to love your neighbor?
What is one way to love your neighbor?
To love your passenger you must
To love your passenger you must
What is it to drive with purpose?
What is it to drive with purpose?
What are energy vampires?
What are energy vampires?
Adversity helps to
Adversity helps to
Life is a
Life is a
Negative events and people help to focus on your
Negative events and people help to focus on your
What word did George think he'd never hear?
What word did George think he'd never hear?
What was the point Joy was making with the rock?
What was the point Joy was making with the rock?
What was the man on the bus repeating?
What was the man on the bus repeating?
What was the name of the new product George's team was launching?
What was the name of the new product George's team was launching?
What was the one word that George really thought a lot about?
What was the one word that George really thought a lot about?
What did George bring to put on the bus?
What did George bring to put on the bus?
Who wrote The Energy Bus?
Who wrote The Energy Bus?
Enjoy more
Enjoy more
Take more
Take more
At the end of the book George is
At the end of the book George is
Too many people think that they are going to
Too many people think that they are going to
Study Notes
Key Characters and Concepts
- George's journey begins when his car gets a flat tire, leading him to board the Energy Bus.
- Joy, a central character, attributes the family's misery to George's negative attitude.
- Energy Vampires are those people who lack vitality and drain energy from others.
George's Realizations
- George recognizes he risks losing both his job at NGR Company and his family due to his attitude.
- Initial struggles stem from a poor mindset, which Joy clarifies is the main reason for his difficulties.
The Energy Bus Rules
- Joy drives bus #11, symbolizing positivity and direction.
- The Energy Bus operates on 10 rules, each highlighting aspects of positive living and leadership.
- Key rules include:
- Rule #2: Desire, vision, and focus propel your journey positively.
- Rule #3: Positive energy fuels your path forward.
- Rule #5: Avoid wasting energy on those unwilling to join your vision.
- Rule #10: Enjoy the journey, emphasizing the importance of fun.
The Special Formula
- E+P=O emphasizes the relationship between Events (E), Perception (P), and Outcome (O), where positive perception can lead to favorable outcomes.
Personal Growth and Development
- Joy encourages George to focus on his vision for 10 minutes daily to cultivate direction.
- Enthusiasm is identified as a common trait among successful teams, reinforcing the connection between positive energy and teamwork.
- Adversity is depicted as a catalyst for growth and clarity toward one’s dreams.
The Role of Positive Energy
- Positive energy acts like a muscle; consistent use makes it stronger.
- It’s vital to maintain a vision that surpasses doubt to achieve success.
Symbolic Moments and Lessons
- Joy uses a rock as an analogy to show that appearances can be deceiving.
- Joy's phrase “Too blessed to be stressed” highlights a mindset of gratitude and positivity.
- The NRG-2000 is the product George’s team develops, representing new beginnings and innovation.
Final Transformation
- George evolves into the chief energy officer by the end of the story, demonstrating significant personal and professional growth, emphasizing the transformational power of positive energy and mindset.
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Description
Explore the essential characters and concepts from 'The Energy Bus'. This quiz focuses on George's journey towards positivity and the rules that guide his transformation. Test your knowledge on how the principles of the Energy Bus can lead to a more fulfilling life.
