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How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life
by
Tom Rath (Goodreads Author),
Donald O. Clifton
Organized around a simple metaphor of a dipper and a bucket, How Full Is Your Bucket? shows how even the briefest interactions every day profoundly affect people's relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Coauthor Donald O. Clifton, hailed as the grandfather of positive psychology, spent half a century studying the effects of emotions, interviewing people around...more
Hardcover, 128 pages
Published
July 6th 2004
by Gallup Press
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Going through life with a short, handy, happy philosophy – particularly one as affirming as the concept in this book – is very nice. However, a fine line separates simple from simplistic. Although some readers will enjoy the breezy easiness of this approach, others might find it to be just a first step toward becoming more upbeat. Donald O. Clifton, a pioneer in positive psychology, and his co-author and grandson, Tom Rath, developed the “bucket” and “dipper” theories of happy emotions, based on...more
Age Group:
Adult and Child
Genre:
Non-Fiction, Self-Improvement, Science, Sociology
Summary:
If you can imagine the metaphor of a bucket, then you can re-imagine your life! When your bucket is full and when you actively fill the buckets of others, you are on the road to drastically reducing negativity in your life and discovering true happiness.
In this collaborative effort, Rath and Clifton share with readers their philosophy on life. When we “di...more
Adult and Child
Genre:
Non-Fiction, Self-Improvement, Science, Sociology
Summary:
If you can imagine the metaphor of a bucket, then you can re-imagine your life! When your bucket is full and when you actively fill the buckets of others, you are on the road to drastically reducing negativity in your life and discovering true happiness.
In this collaborative effort, Rath and Clifton share with readers their philosophy on life. When we “di...more
One hundred and twenty eight pages.
Almost every alternate page of a quote with a picture of a bucket.
It is then your spidey senses begin to tingle.
May be this is one of those books that comes out with few words, a lot of wasted space and points of wisdom which are either too philosophical or outright idiotic.
The question is on which side does it gravitate towards more?
The good or evil?
How FULL is Your Bucket? written by Tom Rath and Don...more
Almost every alternate page of a quote with a picture of a bucket.
It is then your spidey senses begin to tingle.
May be this is one of those books that comes out with few words, a lot of wasted space and points of wisdom which are either too philosophical or outright idiotic.
The question is on which side does it gravitate towards more?
The good or evil?
How FULL is Your Bucket? written by Tom Rath and Don...more
Here's what this book says - it's important to be positive
Here's how it says it - a pretty simple metaphor (just picture that you have an invisible "bucket." Positive actions put water in it, negative ones pour it out. Keep it full. Good?)
This is how many pages it takes to say that - 89 (and that generously includes many pages of a single picture)
This is how much this book costs - $20
Hmmm.
I read this book for work (wow, did I actually just say that?)....more
Here's how it says it - a pretty simple metaphor (just picture that you have an invisible "bucket." Positive actions put water in it, negative ones pour it out. Keep it full. Good?)
This is how many pages it takes to say that - 89 (and that generously includes many pages of a single picture)
This is how much this book costs - $20
Hmmm.
I read this book for work (wow, did I actually just say that?)....more
Every manager should read this book.
Like parents who focus on the F's on a report card rather than the A's, many managers focus on critiquing weaknesses rather than developing strengths. But as "How Full is Your Bucket?" points out, our emotional buckets are filled by positive encounters and drained by negative ones.
Among the authors' key points:
* The Number One reason people leave their jobs is they don't feel appreciated.
* Praise must be meaningful...more
Like parents who focus on the F's on a report card rather than the A's, many managers focus on critiquing weaknesses rather than developing strengths. But as "How Full is Your Bucket?" points out, our emotional buckets are filled by positive encounters and drained by negative ones.
Among the authors' key points:
* The Number One reason people leave their jobs is they don't feel appreciated.
* Praise must be meaningful...more
Is a review that isn't completely upbeat dipping from the author's bucket? I like the basic premise of this book. On an individual level, I agree with the authors. There are some serious energy-suckers/bucket dippers in the world. I plan to do my best to minimize my bucket dipping. I also really enjoyed thinking about the ways one likes to be acknowledged and appreciated. I have to tell my boss in a few weeks how I like to be acknowledged and this book gave me perspective on what I like. Al...more
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A very good book on positive psychology. The most interesting thing that I have learned from the author in the very first chapter is that during North Korean War, more POWs had died compared to other concentration camps in other periods of warfare, yet there was less use of physical abuse. This is very surprising. The North Korean military use psychological tactics to derive the POWs of all forms of positive emotions. Every day, the POWs were immersed in an atmosphere of negativity, of distrust,...more
Well... I read this as it was highly recommended by members of our district bullying committee who thought it would be a good model for a district wide bullying prevention program. The truth is I didn't want to like it because it feels like pseudo, new-age, psychology that is barely grounded in research (the book does cite several studies that I did not read) but despite this - I sort of do like it. I've even found myself thinking about filling buckets and/or being a bucket dipper. Today I to...more
Starfire
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Recommends it for:
Those interested in positive psychology and relationship building/maintaining
Shelves:
psychology,
self-help
While this short book is described often in the "Praise for this book" section as "deceptively simple", I'd personally amend that to just "simple".
It's based, at its heart, on two key premises: one, that people like other people who make them feel good about themselves; and two, that our relationships will all be richer, stronger and better if we spend more time making others feel good about themselves, and less time tearing other people down and making ...more
It's based, at its heart, on two key premises: one, that people like other people who make them feel good about themselves; and two, that our relationships will all be richer, stronger and better if we spend more time making others feel good about themselves, and less time tearing other people down and making ...more
Todos nós possuímos um balde invisível que se enche ou esvazia o tempo inteiro, dependendo do que os outros nos dizem ou fazem. Quando o nosso balde está cheio, nos sentimos ótimos. Quando está vazio, ficamos péssimos. Acontece que todo mundo possui também uma concha invisível. Sempre que a usamos para encher os baldes dos outros, dizendo ou fazendo algo que reforce as suas emoções positivas, acabamos enchendo também o nosso próprio balde. Por outro lado, toda vez que utilizamos essa concha para...more
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It certainly is an interesting read for those are looking for life metaphors. I am not sure about it yet, but my principal at school is having the staff read it this fall to bring more positivity to our work environment. I love my school so I am all for anything that makes people want to work there!
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How Full Is Your Buicket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life
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How Full Is Your Buicket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life
Natasha
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Recommends it for:
Anyone
Recommended to Natasha by:
I think my sister read it before...
Shelves:
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I really liked this book. I heard the idea of each person having a bucket and dipper before (maybe from my sister...?) and the idea seems very accurate to me.
The theory is that each person has an invisible bucket and dipper and each interaction we have with other people can either fill the bucket (our own and other peoples) with positive emotions or empty the bucket with negative emotions. A full bucket gives us a positive outlook and greater energy in life. An empty bucket saps...more
The theory is that each person has an invisible bucket and dipper and each interaction we have with other people can either fill the bucket (our own and other peoples) with positive emotions or empty the bucket with negative emotions. A full bucket gives us a positive outlook and greater energy in life. An empty bucket saps...more
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The basic premise of the book is that each of us has as an invisible bucket. It is emptied or filled by what others say and do to us. Likewise, we empty or fill the invisible buckets of others.
We all know those people who we always feel drained and less happy before we talked with them. They weigh us down with their problems, their negative outlook on life, or by criticizing us. We all also know people we love being around because they make us feel good about ourselves. You can fill so...more
We all know those people who we always feel drained and less happy before we talked with them. They weigh us down with their problems, their negative outlook on life, or by criticizing us. We all also know people we love being around because they make us feel good about ourselves. You can fill so...more
It's a good idea, of course: We all have a "bucket" inside of us, and each time we interact with other people we are adding to their bucket or taking away from it. It talks about how we should have the goal of having each interaction with people be positive, filling their bucket.
However, the book was mostly about how bad it is to be negative with people, and how great it is to be positive, without actually giving any concrete ideas on how to do so.
So I much pref...more
However, the book was mostly about how bad it is to be negative with people, and how great it is to be positive, without actually giving any concrete ideas on how to do so.
So I much pref...more
Stacy
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This book, while informational, I believe is more focused on the work environment than "life" in general. Just keep that in mind. The best chapter in this book was chapter six because strategies were finally discussed. The previous chapters gave background and helped set the stage for the strategies, but the main point of this book is that if you want to be more positive then you need to act more positive. By physically being who you want to become you will become that person. By posit...more
This is a very short book, an okay read, mostly deals with the impact of positive actions and thinking in our lives and the lives of others, and how giving praise and acknowledgment can make life -though I feel it was especially tailored for work environments- better. Pretty short and mostly anecdotal for all it claims to have scientific studies, it doesn't really cite scientists much, or does so in a off hand way. Still, it's not like I'm going to deny the impact good emotions can have in one's...more
This book contains simple truths about any relationship you have. The author’s research creates a conclusion that people carry two things in their life, a Dipper and a Bucket. Though the Bucket is invisible to everyone, it represents people’s feeling. When it’s full, you’ll feel happy and in contrary, when it’s drained, you’ll feel awful and depressed. Then, each person also brings invisible Dipper. Through all interactions, each person can fill or empty other’s bucket. A simple parable, yet qui...more
Excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which contains very compelling stories, studies and findings about the effects positive and negative influences on ones life, whether at work, home or play. I would recommend this book to anyone, and particularly to those who may have a lot of negativity in their lives - a must read. Over the years I have read from the "positive influence" books and articles. For me, this was the best. It offers great insight into the effects of negativity not ...more
This is just what I needed to start the school year. I am looking forward to introducing it to my 8th grade students. The book is focuses on asking the question, "How full is your bucket?" In order to fill your bucket you need to spread a positive attitude to co-workers, family, friends, and strangers. It is amazing how a positive attitude can influence someone. So ask yourself in every interaction you have, are you filling their bucket or dipping from it. If you are filling it, you ar...more
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A very short book, not a bad idea, but rather simplistic. You do nice things for people, you fill their "bucket" and your own; you detract from their bucket, usurp their energies, wear them down. This book gives many examples of filling and emptying each other's buckets.
Only had two CDs, but it was probably long enough. Certainly a good idea to present -- now if we could only live decently by filling each other's buckets and our own rather than dragging each other down.
Only had two CDs, but it was probably long enough. Certainly a good idea to present -- now if we could only live decently by filling each other's buckets and our own rather than dragging each other down.
A quick read that picks you up and reminds you the power of seeing the "glass half-full". I must admit my natural tendency is to see the glass half empty...I also have the ability to see the cracks in the glass that might be causing a slow leak. To make a long story short, these books are written for people like me. Although some of the book gets repetitive the first couple of chapters were excellent, and makes it worth the read.
I read this for work and I enjoy the reminder about the influence that I have on other people's days based on how I interact with them. The psyc major in me enjoyed taking the StrengthsFinder quiz. It was a very quick read. My only complaint is that I wish it gave me more specific tips on how to actually be more positive in my interactions with other people and how to deal with people who are constantly negative.
This book (along with Strengths Finder 2.0) are must reads. Great books about embracing the things you are good at and staying positive minded and motivated to be your best. I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read (100 pages) with a lot of great quotes. I'm sure I will be re-visiting this book often. My immediate takeaway is to do a better job of filling buckets of those around me more often.
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This book was given to me by my first Cooperating Instructor during my student teaching days. Basically this book argues that more genuine, positive compliments actually raise productivity. Keep the bucket full. In the end, I thought, "Well no kidding, positive compliments encourage people to do more at their jobs." Seems like a no-brainer, now, actual execution might be more problematic.
This was a very quick read. The concept of encouraging is pretty basic, but it gives help hints for how to individualize your encouragement. Overall, I think our bucket becomes full from more than just encouragement--though that is an important part.
If you need some helpful hints on how to encourage co-workers or data on why encouragement in the workplace is important, this book would be helpful.
If you need some helpful hints on how to encourage co-workers or data on why encouragement in the workplace is important, this book would be helpful.
We used the ideas in this book to inspire our faculty, staff, and students to "fill their bucket" and the "bucket" of others with positive affirmations and ideas.
I like the concept of positive energy and have seen what a difference it can make in my life and the life of those around me. Much in the book is really common sense, but the wording has its poetic moments.
I like the concept of positive energy and have seen what a difference it can make in my life and the life of those around me. Much in the book is really common sense, but the wording has its poetic moments.
I'd recommend this for everyone. It's a short, inspiring read about making your interactions with people--from the person you pass on the street to your co-workers--positve ones: "filling" the bucket of those you encounter as well as your own. (And realize that it's okay to avoid those people who chronically "drain" your bucket.)
My mom recommended this to me and I read it in maybe 2005 or 06? Anyway, as I'm seeking my new career, I ran across this author who wrote Strength Finders 2.0. That one appears to be creating quite a buzz and I think I'll check it out. "Bucket" is a great for reminding us to be thankful in all of our personal and business interactions.
I was "required" to read this one. I have only chosen to read one self-help type book (_Skinny Bitch_)in my life. I think it was better than this one. I learned more. Those are not negative comments I just made, but rather honest and real comments. I think sometimes, in an effort to be positve, we overlook areas for constructive critisism, which leads to imporvement. If you only hear the things you do well (while those things to need to be heard) you may not strive to become even...more
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