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# Book Review: The Energy Bus

By Sara Vaughn

**Editor's Note: March is National Reading Month. Everyday reading increases knowledge and develops personal and professional skills. Throughout the month, DLA Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program participants are sharing insights from books* they recently finished. **

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*The Energy Bus*, by Jon Gordon, is a captivating narrative that emphasizes the power of positive thinking and the impact it can have on personal and professional success. Through the journey of George, the protagonist, the author delivers a profound insight into how shifting our mindset can transform our personal lives and work environments.

As George embarks on his transformational journey, he encounters various challenges and obstacles that mirror those we face in our daily lives. From dealing with negativity and skeptics to overcoming self-doubt and fear, George’s experiences resonate with readers like me at a personal level.

One of the key lessons from *The Energy Bus* is the importance of focusing on positive energy. In a world often filled with negativity, this story reminds us that we have the power to choose our attitude and outlook in every situation. By embracing positivity and adopting a mindset of gratitude and optimism, we can overcome adversity and achieve our goals.

The story’s main plot setting is a work environment. It explains in detail how we can sometimes get bogged down by setbacks, criticism, and office politics. However, by prioritizing positive thinking and fostering a culture of encouragement and support to one another, we can create a more productive and fulfilling workplace.

Instead of dwelling on problems and obstacles, we should channel our energy into finding solutions and celebrating success, no matter how small. By creating a positive work environment, we not only enhance our own wellbeing but also inspire and motive those around us. *The Energy Bus* is a powerful reminder that our mindset shapes our reality.

When you embrace the positive and focus on the good of every situation, you embark to drive your bus in any direction you choose to. You also have control of who you want on this bus as a passenger. Once you have settled on those two things, *The Energy Bus* is driven toward success and creates a brighter future for us and those we’re surrounded by at work and in our personal life. This is key, because it gives your bus the fuel needed to continue the never-ending journey.  

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