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

Introduction-Chapter 6

Reading Check

1. He has a flat tire on his car. (Chapter 1)

2. His constant negativity (Chapter 3)

3. It is discovered that his brakes need replacement parts. (Chapter 2)

4. He wants to turn things around with Joy, but she isn’t driving the bus that day. (Chapters 4-5)

5. Her father is sick. (Chapter 6)

6. The 10 Rules for the Ride of Your Life (Chapter 6)

7. They chant, “Yes! Yes! Yes!” (Chapter 6)

Short Answer

1. George’s negative attitude has become a habit. He also has many things that do not seem to be working out for him. Joy, however, claims that people can still have a positive attitude regardless of their circumstances. (Various chapters)

2. George is frustrated with his team’s performance. He is also frustrated with himself, though, as he says he is the one who needs to be fired. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-11

Reading Check

1. She says that it gives those other people control over our lives. (Chapter 7)

2. You’re the Driver of Your Bus. (Chapter 7)

3. Energy can be attained or drained by everything in life, from food to people, music, and our thoughts. (Chapter 8)

4. He wants to get in shape, improve his relationship with his family, and increase performance at his workplace. (Chapter 9)

5. What he focuses on will attract those things in his life. (Chapter 10)

6. Desire, Vision, and Focus Move Your Bus in the Right Direction. (Chapter 10)

7. Research about Olympic athletes focusing on their desired outcomes (Chapter 10)

8. E + P = O, event plus perception equals the outcome. The P can also stand for positive energy, as in the third rule: Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy. (Chapter 11)

Short Answer

1. Joy says that people would rather die than go to work. It probably indicates that the anticipation of the stress in the workplace on Monday creates an added strain on the body, increasing the likelihood of death. (Chapter 7)

2. Marty reads the story of a man who has two dogs inside him, one nice and one mean. A sage tells the man that the dog he feeds the most will win. Joy is suggesting that the thoughts George entertains the most will be the most prevalent. (Chapter 11)

Chapters 12-20

Reading Check

1. He discovers that being grateful floods the body and brain with endorphins and, coupled with walking, boosts energy. (Chapter 12)

2. Rather than thinking of their blunders, golfers will obsess over their one great shot, which fuels their addiction to the game. (Chapter 13)

3. Invite People on Your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead. (Chapter 14)

4. At work, two troublemakers get on his bus while others refuse. (Chapter 16)

5. Don’t Waste Your Energy on Those Who Don’t Get on Your Bus. (Chapter 17)

6. Post a Sign That Says No Energy Vampires Allowed on Your Bus. (Chapter 17)

7. A rock (Chapter 19)

8. Several team members get in line, but one quits, and one is fired. (Chapter 20)

Short Answer

1. Joy says that people who will not get on the Energy Bus need to stay at their desks and be excluded from the project. Because the workers will not participate in the group, they will have their jobs adjusted. Those who were negative will be given the opportunity to participate if they remain positive. This is recommended because negative energy kills positive energy. (Various chapters)

2. George’s teammates do not respect him and treat him badly when he attempts to change his attitude. Several members have felt overlooked by George and others. The team does not appear to trust that George is willing to change. (Chapter 20)

Chapters 21-30

Reading Check

1. Heart (Chapter 21)

2. A Chief Energy Officer (Chapter 25)

3. Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energizes Them During the Ride. (Chapter 25)

4. He realizes it is real gold. (Chapter 26)

5. Make Time for Them, Listen to Them, Recognize Them, Serve Them, and Bring Out the Best in Them. (Chapter 27)

6. Drive with Purpose. (Chapter 29)

7. Giving them a clear purpose (Chapter 29)

8. They will strive for greatness, become CEOs, and find purpose in their products. (Chapter 30)

Short Answer

1. The team is willing to work harder for George because they know he cares about them and will encourage them in their work. (Various chapters)

2. Marty says one team was given the goal of creating an airplane and the other team was given discrete airplane parts to design. The team who understood their purpose completed their project faster than the other team, probably because they worked together and had a shared purpose. Team members will work harder if they are doing something they care about. (Chapter 29)

Chapters 31-34 and “The Energy Bus Action Plan”

Reading Check

1. Eddy’s advice is to stay cheerful and youthful as long as one can. (Chapter 31)

2. They reject the offer to go home and stay to enjoy their success together. (Chapter 32)

3. His mother (Chapter 33)

4. An improved sign with the 10 Rules on it (Chapter 34)

Short Answer

1. George takes his team to a celebratory lunch, where they discuss future plans. He also decides to continue to take the bus moving forward—not because he must, but because he realizes now the benefits of a positive environment. (Various chapters)