How full is your bucket

Author: (American) Laszlo B. Zsolnai-Fehér (American) 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. 'How Full Is Your Bucket?' 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, (American) side, Fuqua School of Business, and Professor of Management, Peking University "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 "The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire") "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 fresh eyes." — 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 moving 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. Praise, affirmation, and a positive mindset add positive emotions, filling each other's buckets. Every moment of life, let's add water to our own and to each other! How do you feel after interacting with someone? That person — your spouse, a close friend, a colleague, or even a stranger — adds to your bucket, making you feel uplifted, or does they dip from your bucket, leaving you feeling down? "How Full Is Your Bucket?" shows that even brief interactions can affect 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. "How Full Is Your Bucket?" inspires lasting change with its unique discoveries, effective strategies, and engaging stories, making it a classic.