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The Energy Bus Field Guide
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The Energy Bus Field Guide

by Jon Gordon, Amy P. Kelly
December 2017
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
144 pages
2h 35m
English
Wiley
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Rule 10Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride

The goal in life is to live young, have fun, and arrive at your final destination as late as possible, with a smile on your face.

You only have one ride through life, so you should enjoy it. This is a central theme in The Energy Bus, and all of the “Rules for the Ride of Your Life” contribute to leading a purpose-filled and enjoyable ride.

So what are you going to do to make sure you enjoy the ride? Are you going to ride with your eyes closed or are you going to open your eyes, breathe deeply, and be present by taking a look at all the wonderful things that are going on around you? You have to make a choice.

As with other rules in The Energy Bus, the approach to Rule #10 is simple. You enjoy your life by knowing your purpose, meeting great passengers, sharing positive energy, giving people the gift of your smile, and radiating love. There is a lot of beauty to see along the way, even in tough times.

One strategy to enjoy the ride is to slow down. Slowing down does not mean decreasing productivity. By slowing down you actually increase productivity. When you slow down and take time to enjoy your life and work, you are actually more productive.

Another strategy is to commit to making time for fun. Life is made of memories. When you look back on yours, will it be filled only with stress, or will it be filled with the sweet rewards of enjoying ...

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