In a world full of 'energy vampires',
How do I protect myself and live the life I want?
Filling the lives of 500,000 readers with vitality and energy
A special edition of the acclaimed bestseller "Energy Bus" has been released, selling 500,000 copies!

On an already dreary Monday morning, George gets a flat tire and decides to take the bus to work instead.
There he meets a quirky bus driver named Joey, and over the next two weeks learns 10 rules that will completely change the trajectory of his life.
What could be the groundbreaking solution that could rescue George from both work and home?

The moving story that astonished the world, "The Energy Bus," has returned in a new special edition, surpassing 500,000 copies sold! In a world overrun by "energy vampires," this book has been a huge hit with readers seeking to protect their energy and live the life they desire.
If life is no fun, no meaning, you've lost all vitality and energy, if you feel like you've never rested and if nothing seems to recharge you, then this is the best gift for you.

This book features a 'team leader' of a company named 'George'.
He's a friend who's tired in many ways.
I am so tired and worn out that I live each day as if I am enduring, thinking, 'The world only demands duties and responsibilities from me.'
Then one day, he meets a bus driver named 'Joy' and begins to learn, one by one, 10 rules to fill the 'bus' of his life with energy.
As we turn the pages, we will watch him transform his life through the 10 Energy Rules.
But as you read this book, you'll discover that these 10 rules aren't just for leaders, team leaders, or opinion leaders in any organization.
You will also realize that this story does not necessarily apply only to those working in corporations.
You can read the story from the perspective of Larry, Michael, or Jose, the subordinates in the work, or you can accept the story from the perspective of George's wife.
You can also imagine how Janice, a school teacher, would have spread these 10 rules to her students.
--- p.12 "Congratulations on boarding the 'Energy Bus'!"

Monday morning.
George hates Mondays.
He looked at the car parked in front of his house and shook his head.
The wheels of the car, which had been fine until last night, were now slumped down.
Actually, it wasn't really surprising.
For the past few years, misfortune has hovered over George's life like a dark cloud, tormenting him. How could today be any different? George stared at the flat tire of his car, sitting there, his face on the verge of exploding with frustration.

“Damn it, why today of all days!”
I checked the spare tire in the trunk, but it was also flat.
My wife's nagging words lingered in my ears.
“Honey, fix that tire quickly.
What are you going to do when you're in a hurry later?"
'It's annoying, but what my wife says is always right.'
George suddenly remembered Dave from next door and hurried over to see if he had already left for work.
Dave's company wasn't too far from George's, so he thought he might be able to get a ride there.
'I have an important meeting with my team members, so it would be a shame to be late on a day like today.
Why, why today of all days!'
--- p.18 "A flat tire"

“Einstein said that the only thing that matters is energy, and that all the physical things we see, even our own bodies, are made of energy.
We live in a world full of energy.
Everything in life is ultimately energy.
Oh, don't be afraid.
I'm not trying to bring up some painful scientific theory.
If you look closely at our lives, you will see what I am talking about.
Think about it carefully.
There are people around us who somehow energize us, while others seem to constantly drain our energy. Some foods fill us with joy and energy, while others leave us feeling bloated and sleepy.
What about at work? There are projects that ignite your energy, while others you simply don't want to do and end up exhausted after a while.
It all comes down to energy.
The thoughts in our heads, the words we speak, the music we listen to, the people around us… there is energy everywhere.
“You feel that, George?”
--- p.56 "It's all a question of energy."

A disciple asked the Buddha.
“It’s like there are two dogs living inside me.
One is very positive, loving and gentle in everything, and the other is very fierce, ill-tempered and negative in everything.
These two are always fighting inside me.
“Which guy will win?”
The Buddha remained silent for a moment, as if lost in thought.
Then he said a very short word.
“You are the one who feeds.”
--- p.73 "The Amazing Power of 'Positive Energy'"

'They're scared to come in alone, so they're coming in like a pack of coyotes,' George thought to himself.
As soon as they entered the room, the three of them lined up in front of George's desk.
It seemed like they had already planned out a scenario for who would say what first.
As expected, Michael, the most belligerent team member, spoke up.
“We will not ride the team leader’s bus.
“According to company sources, the team leader’s bus won’t be going far.” The voice was as cold as the wind.
Betty, who was standing next to him, spoke up in a timid voice.

“We want to continue working for this company.”
George asked with a serious expression.

“Us? Who are you talking about now?”
“Who are we? Don’t you know? The three of us,” Michael said, as if speaking on behalf of others.

“Team Leader, the bus is about to burst into flames. Who would want to get on it?”
Jose, standing next to him, had his head down and was avoiding George's gaze.
--- p.92 "Who is on the bus?"

“Since I’ve decided to take the team leader’s bus anyway, I’ll tell you honestly what I was thinking.
I'm an introvert, so I've never been able to openly express myself before, but this isn't just a complaint; it's my honest feelings.
It's already been several years since I started working under you, Team Leader.
But you don't realize how much you've changed over time, Team Leader. As time goes by, we can see you losing more and more confidence.
You may appear strong on the outside, but to us, you appear to be a dangerous time bomb.
I want to work in unison under the team leader's direction, but instead of showing us the path we should take, the team leader just grieves inwardly.
We also don't understand how he's being dragged around by Tom or Michael.
There are rumors going around within the company that the team leader might be fired at any moment.
So when the team leader told me to take the bus, I refused.
Who wants to get on a bus that is moving in an uneasy manner without knowing where its destination is?
I will try my best as you said.
But I hope the team leader understands my honest feelings.”
--- p.117 "George Controls His Own Bus"

As Joy says, 'the most important lessons in life are the simplest ones.'
Waking up in the morning and smiling and greeting the first people I meet, giving my beloved wife and children a big hug with a joyful heart, entering the office and greeting with a strong voice the 'assistant who will help me today', and ending the day by thinking about 'how much further I have come toward my dream today' and being grateful.
Wouldn't that be the kind of transformed day that people energized by the Energy Bus can create?
If you say 'it's difficult, it's difficult', it becomes difficult, and if you say 'it's fun, it's fun', it becomes fun.
Let's ride my beloved horse called 'Energy Bus' and have fun on the journey of life.
And let's shout to each other's 'energy buses' that this journey is so much fun, and that we are so grateful and excited to be running together.
Then the world, this mass of energy, will smile at us and applaud us.

--- p.197 「Translator's Note: Now, start your 'energy bus' with a bang!」