Take ownership of your life. You control your mindset, actions, and the direction you’re headed. Stop blaming external circumstances and start steering toward the life you want.

You Are the Driver of Your Bus

“You haven’t failed until you stop trying.”

Success starts with a clear vision. Know where you want to go, set meaningful goals, and focus on them daily.

Desire, Vision, and Focus Move Your Bus in the Right Direction

“Your energy and attitude are like a magnet. They attract people and situations that match them.”

Negativity drains you; positivity fuels you. Your thoughts and energy influence everything around you—choose to focus on solutions rather than problems.

Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy

“Every crisis offers an opportunity to grow stronger and wiser; to reach deep within and discover a better you that will create a better outcome.”

Surround yourself with people who uplift, inspire, and support you. Build a team that shares your vision and enthusiasm.

Invite the Right People on Your Bus

“Great leaders don’t create followers. They create more leaders.”

Not everyone will support your journey, and that’s okay. Focus on those who do and keep moving forward.

Don’t Waste Energy on Those Who Don’t Get on Your Bus

“Don’t let the critics and energy vampires get you down. Focus on your purpose, your positive energy, and the people who believe in you.”

Negativity is contagious. Set boundaries and don’t allow toxic people to drain your energy. Protect your mindset.

Post a Sign That Says “No Energy Vampires Allowed”

“No one can drive you crazy unless you give them the keys.”

Passion and excitement are magnetic. The more enthusiastic you are about your goals, the more people will want to be part of your journey.

Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energizes Them

“Desire, vision, and focus help turn great ideas into reality.”

Success isn’t just about achieving your own goals—it’s about lifting others up along the way. Show appreciation, encouragement, and care for those around you.

Love Your Passengers

“The more you focus on positive energy, the more it expands.”

Passion is great, but purpose fuels long-term success. Know why you do what you do and let that purpose keep you motivated.

Drive with Purpose

“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.”

Life is meant to be lived with joy. Don’t get so caught up in the grind that you forget to celebrate the journey.

Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride

The journey on The Energy Bus isn’t just about success—it’s about how we choose to live every day. Jon Gordon reminds us that positivity isn’t just a mindset; it’s a way of life.

Final Stop: A Life Fueled by Positivity

Jon Gordon’s The Energy Bus is a powerful reminder that positivity is a choice—and it’s one that can change your life

Enjoy the ride of your life with the Wall Street Journal bestseller None of us can expect to get through life without any challenges. Life isn’t always a constant daydream of unbridled pleasure and happiness. But that doesn’t mean you can’t approach everything with some zing – a big dose of positive energy is what you need to feel great, be successful and love life! And the international bestselling The Energy Bus can help you live your life in a positive, forward-thinking way. Learn the 10 secrets that will help you overcome adversity and harness the power of positive, infectious energy, so that you can create your own success. International bestselling author Jon Gordon draws on his experience of working with thousands of leaders and teams to provide insights, actionable strategies and positive energy. The Energy Bus: <ul> <li>Shows you how to ditch negativity and infuse your life with positive energy</li> <li>Provides tools to build a positive team and culture</li> <li>Contains insights from working with some of the world’s largest companies</li> <li>Foreword by Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One-Minute Manager</li> </ul>

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Ramadan is the perfect time to build the habit of reading the Quran. Every letter brings 10 rewards, and completing one juz daily means finishing the entire Quran in a month. Find a time that works best for you—after Fajr or between Asr and Maghrib—and stay consistent. Fasting enhances our consciousness of Allah, making Quran recitation even more impactful.

Read Quran Daily

“Allah will build house in Jannah for whoever is diligent in observing 12 sunnah rakat (as follows) 4 rakat before and 2 after Dhur, 2 after the Maghrib, 2 after Ishaa, and 2 before Fajr.”[Tirmidhi]Ramadan is the perfect time to build this habit, making voluntary prayers feel natural and spiritually fulfilling. These extra prayers bring countless blessings—start now and make them part of your routine!

Pray Sunnah Salaat

“O You who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance”{Surat Al-‘Aĥzāb33: Verse 41}Use free moments—while commuting or waiting—to do Dhikr. Simple phrases like SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, and La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah bring immense rewards, including forgiveness and entry through a special door in Jannah. Make Dhikr a habit and fill your days with blessings!

Increase Your Remembrance Of Allah

In addition to your Zakaat (obligatory charity) you should find a way every day to give extra charity. Feed a hungry child or family; give away some of your clothes to needy people; or even help an elderly person cross the road. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad salallahualeyhiwasallam, has said that even a smile is charity. The little things would add up and would be a great source of your blessings

Give extra charity

It has been reported that if someone approaches you and engages in nonconstructive talk, then you say ‘I am fasting, I am fasting’ and stop it in its tracks. This is a good way to cleanse your thoughts as well. Think positively and talk positively.

Do not engage in unnecessary talk

“There is no Muslim who visits a sick Muslim early in the morning but 70 thousand angles send blessings upon him until evening comes, and if he visits him in the evening, 70 thousand angles send blessings upon him until morning comes, and he will have a garden in paradise.”[Tirmidhi]

6. Visiting a sick Muslim

“Whoever provides food for breaking of the fast for a fasting person receives the reward of the fasting person, without the reward of the fasting person being reduced in any way.”[Tirmidhi & Ibn Majah]This is an easy way to receive more blessings during this month, while increasing our spirituality.

7. Providing food for breaking the fast

“LaylatulQadr is better than a thousand months.”{Surat Al-Qadr 97: Verse 3}The rewards from prayers of this night is equivalent to a thousand months. This is a great opportunity to get closer to Allah and build up your spirituality.

“Whoever seeks forgiveness for believing men and believing woman, Allah will write for him a good deed for each believing man and believing woman.”[Tabarani]“Thus have we made of you an Ummah justly balanced, that you might be witnesses over the nations, and the Apostle a witness over yourselves…..” (2:143)

9. Asking Allah to forgive

“Whoever goes to the mosque not desiring except to learn or teach what is good has the reward of a pilgrim who completed his Hajj”.[Tabarani]

10. Attend lectures and events in the Masjid

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Rejection is not a reflection of your worth as a person. It is often influenced by factors such as timing, circumstances, or preferences, which have nothing to do with who you truly are. People's decisions are based on their own experiences, needs, and perceptions.

Understanding Rejection

1. Shift your focus from the outcome to the process.2. Challenge negative thoughts.3. Embrace rejection as part of life.4. Build self-confidence.5. Surround yourself with supportive people.

How To Overcome The Fear Of Rejection

Shift your focus from the outcome to the process. Instead of worrying about the result, focus on taking action. This helps reduce the pressure.

Challenge negative thoughts. When you fear rejection, you may jump to conclusions that aren't true. Question those thoughts and remind yourself that rejection isn't a reflection of your worth.

Embrace rejection as part of life. Everyone faces rejection—it’s not about you personally. Use it as a learning experience.

Build self-confidence. The more you believe in your worth, the less rejection will affect you. Take small steps to push yourself outside your comfort zone and celebrate progress.

Surround yourself with supportive people. Positive, understanding friends can help you feel more secure and less afraid of rejection.

Overcoming the fear of rejection starts with shifting your mindset.

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Do you feel like rejection feels personal to you at times?

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Someone who says "If you can't keep friends as a grown ass adult, that's a you-problem, not an adulting problem" is likely more extroverted and may not fully understand the deeper dynamics that can affect friendships, especially for introverts or those going through personal growth.

Your problem?

Extroverts tend to place a higher value on social connections and may find it easier to make and maintain friendships. They might see not having friends as an individual issue, rather than considering the complexities of life, personal circumstances, or emotional growth that could affect someone's ability to form deep connections.

Extroverts

- As for being "not deep," it could be that the person is more focused on surface-level social interactions and might not understand or value the introspective, more nuanced aspects of friendships, like what an introvert or someone going through personal growth might experience.

Not deep

Sometimes it's not about personal failure, but the way people change, grow, or prefer solitude.

- It’s more about quality than quantity—some relationships just don’t serve us as we evolve.- it’s a bit more nuanced than just ‘your problem.’ We all go through different phases.

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Is Your Problem Not Having Friends?

Do not waste your time in people who doesn't give shit about you. Do not waste your time in things or situations that don't serve your growth.

Your time is precious

Learn to focus on your goals, even if other don't believe in them.When you do, most of people going to leave you soon.

Not everyone will support your dream

Embrace it. Learn from it.Keep moving forward.Don't sympathize your shit, get up and move or die. Its your choice.

Failure is part of process

Take care of your mental, physical and emotional well being.Do not allow people to disturb you peace. If they do disturb(they don't give shit about you).Cut them loose.

Self-care is essential

Let go of things that are beyond your control.People change that is the trait. To be better. Focus on what you can change.

You can't control everything

Find a balance between personnel connection and self growth.

Relationship Matter, but so does your independence

No race, its journey. Take your time.

Its okay to not have everything figured out

Start managing money, saving and understanding financial independence early.

Financial literacy is the key

Do not settle for less than what your deserve in any area of life.Take risks.

Never settle

Don't let drama or negativity affect your mental peace.

Protect your peace

You are the average of the people you spend the most time with.

Surround yourself with people who inspire you

You already know this. It is a gentle reminder. 🛎  🛎 

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Enjoy the game, laugh at mistakes, and celebrate great shots—yours and your opponents’.

Focus on Fun Over Winning

Pick up the ball for your teammate to show you’re with them and want to help them succeed.Use statements like “oh well”, “who cares”, “next point.”

Be A Good Teammate

Compliment good shots, uplift your partner, and keep the mood light to make games enjoyable for everyone.

Be Positive and Encouraging

Hustle everywhere on the court. Smile, crack jokes, and bring good vibes—your enthusiasm makes the game more enjoyable for everyone.

Keep the Energy Up

Laugh off errors and keep playing. A relaxed attitude keeps the game fun and stress-free.

Don’t Take Mistakes Too Seriously

Pickleball is meant to be fun. It can bring out a competitive mindset but remember it’s for the social and challenging yourself each time you step on the court.

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✔️ “You are not stuck. You are afraid.”✔️ Self-sabotage isn’t a lack of ability—it’s a subconscious effort to stay in familiar patterns.✔️ We sabotage when we feel unworthy, afraid of failure, or overwhelmed by change. 📌 Actionable Step: Identify your biggest self-sabotaging behaviors. What fears or beliefs drive them?

1️⃣ Understanding Self-Sabotage: Why We Resist Growth

✔️ “Your subconscious mind is designed to keep you safe, not happy.”✔️ If change feels uncomfortable, your brain will try to pull you back into old habits.✔️ Recognizing this resistance is the first step to overcoming it. 📌 Actionable Step: Pay attention to moments when your mind tries to rationalize self-sabotage. Replace fear with logic.

2️⃣ The Role of the Subconscious Mind

✔️ Self-sabotage often stems from unprocessed emotions (pain, fear, guilt).✔️ Instead of suppressing feelings, learn to sit with them and understand them.✔️ Healing is the foundation for long-term transformation. 📌 Actionable Step: When you feel resistance, ask: “What am I trying to avoid feeling?”

3️⃣ Emotional Processing: Healing Before Building

✔️ Many of our struggles are repeating cycles—similar relationships, career struggles, habits.✔️ These cycles continue because we haven’t learned the lesson they are teaching us.✔️ Growth requires stepping outside of old thought patterns and behaviors. 📌 Actionable Step: Identify one recurring negative pattern in your life. What keeps pulling you back?

4️⃣ Recognizing & Breaking Toxic Cycles

✔️ “You don’t change your life by forcing yourself to act differently. You change by becoming someone new.”✔️ Instead of focusing on habits, focus on who you want to be.✔️ When your identity shifts, your behavior naturally follows. 📌 Actionable Step: Write down: “The kind of person I am becoming is…” and list three key traits.

5️⃣ The Power of Identity Shifting

✔️ “Letting go isn’t losing. It’s making space for something new.”✔️ Holding onto past pain, relationships, or failures keeps us trapped in old versions of ourselves.✔️ Sometimes, growth means grieving what no longer serves you. 📌 Actionable Step: What past experiences, beliefs, or relationships do you need to release to move forward?

6️⃣ Releasing Attachment to the Past

✔️ Self-sabotage isn’t always about fear of failure—it’s often fear of success.✔️ Success comes with more responsibility, visibility, and expectations.✔️ Many people fear stepping into their power because they worry they won’t sustain it. 📌 Actionable Step: Ask yourself: “What about success scares me?” Write down the fears and challenge them.

7️⃣ The Fear of Success: Why We Resist Our Own Potential

✔️ Growth is uncomfortable because it requires breaking familiar patterns.✔️ Many people mistake this discomfort for a sign that they should stop.✔️ The truth: Discomfort is proof of transformation. 📌 Actionable Step: Instead of avoiding discomfort, lean into it. Ask: “What is this discomfort teaching me?”

8️⃣ The Comfort Zone Trap: Why Growth Feels Like Loss

✔️ “Your thoughts create your reality. Choose them wisely.”✔️ The strongest people are not those who avoid challenges, but those who face them with resilience.✔️ Tough times are training grounds for mental strength. 📌 Actionable Step: Start using “I get to” instead of “I have to.” Shift your mindset to see challenges as opportunities.

9️⃣ Developing Mental Toughness: Building an Unshakable Mindset

✔️ Overthinking is a form of self-sabotage disguised as logic.✔️ Fear-based decisions keep you in survival mode rather than expansion mode.✔️ Your mind will always seek certainty—but success requires moving forward despite uncertainty. 📌 Actionable Step: Set a time limit for decisions. If it’s not life-threatening, act within 24 hours.

🔟 Overcoming Overthinking & Fear-Based Decisions

✔️ “You don’t control everything. Your job is to show up, take action, and trust the process.”✔️ Fear of uncertainty keeps us stuck, but clarity comes from action, not waiting.✔️ Let go of attachment to the outcome and focus on consistent effort. 📌 Actionable Step: Instead of asking “Will this work?” ask “How can I grow from this?”

1️⃣1️⃣ Detaching from Outcomes & Trusting the Process

✔️ Instead of following someone else’s path, define what success means to you.✔️ You are responsible for creating a life aligned with your deepest values.✔️ Start with small, intentional changes that shift your reality over time. 📌 Actionable Step: Write down three things that make you feel alive. How can you incorporate them into your daily life?

1️⃣2️⃣ How to Build the Life You Actually Want

✔️ “The biggest battle you will ever fight is the one within yourself.”✔️ You are not waiting for external change—you are waiting for yourself to step up.✔️ The moment you realize you are in control, everything changes. 📌 Final Thought: Your mountain isn’t an obstacle—it’s your training ground for becoming who you’re meant to be.

1️⃣3️⃣ The Final Truth: Your Mountain Is You

📖 The Mountain Is You – Brianna Wiest : Your biggest obstacle is yourself. Learn to break self-sabotage, embrace discomfort, and step into your full potential.

THIS IS A BOOK ABOUT SELF-SABOTAGE.Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it-for good.Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential.For centuries, the mountain has been used as a metaphor for the big challenges we face, especially ones that seem impossible to overcome. To scale our mountains, we actually have to do the deep internal work of excavating trauma, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up for the climb.In the end, it is not the mountain we master, but ourselves.

Brianna Wiest is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Brianna Wiest has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. Brianna Wiest's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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<ul><li>A person becomes what they think about most.</li><li>Thoughts influence character, circumstances, and destiny.</li><li>Positive thinking leads to success; negative thinking leads to failure.</li></ul>

1. Thought Shapes Reality

<ul><li>The mind is like a garden; it grows what is planted.</li><li>Cultivating good thoughts leads to a fulfilling life.</li><li>Neglecting the mind results in chaos and failure.</li></ul>

2. Mind is the Master

<ul><li>Every action stems from a thought.</li><li>Noble thoughts create strong character.</li><li>Weak or negative thoughts lead to self-destruction.</li></ul>

3. Character is Built by Thought

Life’s conditions mirror one's dominant thoughts. External struggles are often results of inner turmoil.Changing thoughts can change one’s reality.

4. Circumstances Reflect Inner Thoughts

Fear and stress can lead to illness.A calm and positive mind promotes physical well-being.Self-control improves both mental and physical health.

5. Health and Body Follow the Mind

<ul><li>Clear goals help focus the mind on success.</li><li>Without purpose, people drift aimlessly.</li><li>Strong determination can overcome obstacles.</li></ul>

6. Purpose Gives Direction

<ul><li>Greatness begins with great thoughts.</li><li>Doubt and fear hinder progress.</li><li>Confidence and effort bring success.</li></ul>

7. Thought and Achievement Are Linked

<ul><li>A calm mind leads to wisdom and power.</li><li>Stress and worry weaken judgment.</li><li>Inner peace attracts respect and influence.</li></ul>

8. Serenity is Strength

External events don’t control happiness—thoughts do. A grateful mindset leads to contentment.Complaining and negativity destroy joy.

9. Happiness Comes from Within

<ul><li>No one else is responsible for your success or failure.</li><li>Every thought builds the future.</li><li>Mastering the mind leads to mastering life.</li></ul>

10. You Control Your Destiny

THIS little self-help volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that-- "They themselves are makers of themselves." By virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.

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