How Full Is Your Bucket?: Positive Strategies for Work and Life

Author: Tom Rath
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: "Praise gives us confidence, encouragement boosts our self-esteem, and happiness keeps us forever young. 'Are You Thirsty?' allows us to personally experience that in the short span of human life, positive motivation is the decisive factor in our success, happiness, and enduring passion" — Yang Zhuang, Dean of the International MBA Program, Dean of the Fordham Business School, and Professor of Management at Peking University International MBA "This thin little book offers us infinite wisdom and spiritual inspiration. If you want to fully improve your professional life and strengthen your interpersonal relationships, you should read this book." — Deepak Chopra (author of the bestsellers "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" and "Spontaneous Evolution") "The 'grandfather of success psychology,' Don Clifton, and his grandson Tom Rath, with their brilliant insights, guide us in finding achievement in our work and meaning in our lives." — Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman (former president of the American Psychological Association, author of the bestsellers "Authentic Happiness" and "Learned Optimism") "Great! This little book is a treasure trove, filled with wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice, rooted in rigorous research. After reading it, you will view your life, work, and the world with a fresh perspective." — Martin Walsh, Executive Director of the SHRM Foundation "Tom Rath and Don Clifton hit the nail on the head. Their positive strategies are powerful." — Dr. Michael W. Morrison, President of Toyota University "Grand in scope, engaging, and easy to read. The theme of this book is compelling and spiritual, drawing on decades of research." — Dr. Lee E. Williams, Executive Director of the National African American Women's Leadership Institute "I love this book and enthusiastically recommend it. I've bought many copies for the people I love and care about." — Paul Hyma, former Marketing Director at Walmart
Everyone has an invisible bucket and an invisible dipper. When the bucket is full, people are optimistic and positive; when the bucket is empty, they feel drained and hollow. Appreciation, affirmation, and a positive mindset add positive emotions, filling each other's buckets. Every moment of life, please add water to our buckets!
How do you feel after interacting with someone? That person — your spouse, your best friend, your colleague, or even a stranger — adds to your bucket, making you feel uplifted, or do they dip from your bucket, leaving you feeling down? "Are You Thirsty?" shows that even brief interactions can impact your relationships, work efficiency, health, and lifespan. The core of this book is a simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, along with 50 years of research. It will help you significantly increase positive emotions and reduce negative emotions in both your work and life. "Are You Thirsty?" uses unique discoveries, effective strategies, and engaging stories to inspire lasting change, making it a classic.