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"Some people are going to get on your bus and some people won't. Don't worry about the people who don't get on your bus. Don't waste your energy on them. Don't try to make them get on. You can't drive anyone else's bus. You can only drive your bus."

But what does this mean?

  • Each individual makes their own choices.

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules for the Ride of Your Life

  • Don't spend energy being upset about individuals who don't jump on board with your ideas.
  • The energy you spend on those who aren't on board only takes away from those who are!

Rule #5:

Don't Waste Energy on Those Who Don't Get on Your bus

Challenges:

  • Can be difficult to not "waste energy on others" and still complete tasks
  • Not always placed in environment where you can "pick and choose" who to work with / place energy in

Application:

  • Personal Life

Impact on Team:

Sarah and Betty have been friends for 5 years. For the past year, though, Betty declines Sarah's attempts to hang out every time that she asks. Should Sarah continue to pursue the friendship, or place her energy elsewhere? Explain.

  • Decrease in team morale
  • Some members pulling more weigh than others
  • Can affect team grade / review if energy is misplaced or missing altogether
  • Life at Work

Andrea and Jack have been assigned to complete an important client portfolio together at work. Andrea has reached out to Jack numerous times to work on the account, but Jack consistently provides excuses as to why he cannot. If the project is not completed, Andrea's job may be in jeopardy. What can Andrea do to not waste energy on someone who is not "on her bus," but also get her project completed by the deadline?

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