Drive With Purpose
Now this particular rule just seems kind of obvious but it's still necessary to note. There are so many of us that have traveled through life going through the motions and not living on purpose. It is vitally important to not only have a purpose for the drive but to drive with that purpose as our driving force.
"Purpose is the ultimate fuel for our journey through life...when we drive with purpose we don't get tired or bored and our engines don't burn out" (page 131).
What a great thought!! When we drive with purpose -- vision and focused energy on our life's plan -- we don't get tired or bored. I know that for me this is great news because there have been plenty of seasons in my life where I've been worn out or bored with the way that my life is going. But, if we let our purpose fuel our ride then we will be constantly energized.
"Everyone's out there trying to find their purpose when all you have to do is find the bigger purpose in the here and now and your purpose will find you" (page 132).
What is Jon Gordon saying here? What I believe he is saying is that while it's smart to plan for the future (i.e., save for retirement, college, emergencies, etc.), we must live in and for the moment that we are currently experencing. We must embrace and get everything out of the moment that we are in and recognize that once we discover the passion that fuels us NOW, then the purpose for tomorrow will come. I love what Jon Gordon then says about the vision as it relates to the team.
"You have the best view and vision so you'll also need to communicate your vision and purpose with your passengers. Once you find your bigger purpose and vision then share it with your team. Once they are a part of this bigger purpose and vision they will work harder and longer for you...shared purpose keeps a team energized and together" (page 133).
Since we have a team of people riding our bus with us, we must have them not only physically on board of the bus but also mentally on board the bus to make the ride a success. So don't be afraid to share the purpose with our passengers. Jon Gordon also addresses fear:
"We all have fear but the key to success is that your trust is bigger than your fear. A little fear is good but it is weak energy. It runs out. Trust is the high octane fuel that will take your bus wherever it needs to go" (page 141).
Give into the trust of your purpose and not the fear.
Onto Rule #10:
Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride
There's not much that needs to be said about this rule!! I think that just as Jon Gordon instructed us to find the bigger purpose in the here and now, I think that at times we are too focused on what's around the corner to enjoy the moment we're in. I remember as a kid taking road trips with my grandparents. We always left in the middle of the night so that my brother and I would sleep and so that we wouldn't get caught in traffic. But, I ALWAYS stayed awake. I didn't want to miss anything. That's how we all need to be on the ride of our lives: always mentally awake, not wanting to miss anything that comes. We must be content with the ride that WE are on and not be overly concerned about the rides that others are taken either. We also must let the past be the past and remain in the present.
"Don't be someone who looks back and says I should have done this or that. Live and work like you have nothing to lose and everything to gain...don't be too stressed to feel blessed. Don't compare the success of your bus to other buses. Just enjoy your ride" (page 145).
I want to close this blog about The Energy Bus by saying that this was an EXCELLENT start to my 2011. I hope and pray that it was a great start for all of you as well. Get the controls of your bus back in your hand, make the vision clear and propel the ride of your life forward with your positive energy.
"Life is a test. Every adversity helps us grow. Negative events and people teach us what we don't want so we can focus our energy on what we do want" (page 152).
See you in February for Total Money Makeover...get ready to transform your finances!!!
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