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

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Chapter 18


No Energy Vampires on the Bus


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“You asked about the negative people and
I’m going to be straight up with you,
George. This rule is not for the faint of
heart. It’s not easy to deal with the negativ-
ity in the world but it’s something that’s got to be done.
Your success and life are so important that you must sur-
round yourself with a positive support team. No one cre-
ates success in a vacuum and the people we surround
ourselves with have a big influence on the life and success
we create. If you want to be successful you have to be
very careful about who is on your bus. After all there are
people who increase your energy and there are people
who drain your energy. I call the people who drain your
energy Energy Vampires and they will suck the life out of
you and your goals and vision if you let them. They will
cause an engine leak, make your ride miserable, or even
worse slash your tires. But remember, George, don’t take
it personal. They are just part of the negativity that exists
in the world. Your job is to do your best to eliminate any
negativity on your bus and this includes negative people,

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