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Book Summary "The Energy Bus"
Jon Gordon wrote the book The Energy Bus. The book is written as a parable, and through the events, the author provides an informative and motivational ride that discloses 10 secrets of can fuel success. In the book, the author offers the story of George a middle manager who is facing management difficulties both at home and at work. For example, George's car breaks down, and he is forced to ride a bus to work. By taking a bus to work George ends up meeting Joy who is a bus driver. Joy is someone who can be described as a motivation guru as she helps George distinguish and appreciate principles of success in individual lives.
Through the series of events, the author presents the character of George as someone who is negative in life and need for inspiration. Joy being a smart and perspective individual she quickly takes note of the negativity in George's life and character. During the two weeks that George rides Joy's bus, she decides to help him by changing his approach to life. Joy provides George with crucial life insights that can help him live a better life through the creation of the positive vision and the establishment of a culture of energy. For example, she educates him by highlighting 10 rules that would change his life by transforming his leadership and life management skills.
