Mill Creek Book Club

How Full is Your Bucket?" by Tom Rath & Donald Clifton- 128 pages - Gallup Press 2004

In this brief but significant book, the authors, a grandfather-grandson team, explore how using positive psychology in everyday interactions can dramatically change our lives. Clifton (coauthor of Now, Discover Your Strengths) and Rath suggest that we all have a bucket within us that needs to be filled with positive experiences, such as recognition or praise. When we're negative toward others, we use a dipper to remove from their buckets and diminish their positive outlook. When we treat others in a positive manner, we fill not only their buckets but ours as well.

Once we have our group we can talk about how many chapters to review before the first meeting. This is an easy read to start with however should make for great group conversations and insights!

Second meeting May 12th for final reflection on first book and introduction to second book!

I look forward to meeting those who join the Mill Creek Book Club!!

Happy Reading & Keep Moving Forward :)

Tonya

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  Posted by Pamela Ziemann, Bellevue, Washington | Apr 11, 2008

  This sounds like a wonderful idea Tonya. (I'll be teaching a class that night, but plan on getting the book)

  Thanks for everything you're doing to raise the collective energy. Have you been watching the worldwide book event with Oprah and Echart Tolle? (A New Earth) Have a great class.

  Energetic Speaking Coach in Bellevue & Seattle
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  Posted by Tonya Kirkland, Mill Creek, Washington | Apr 11, 2008

  I haven't but plan on reading it to see what all the hype is about. We talked about that book in great length at our last Be Creative NOT Competitive "Happy Hour"

  It is on my list of books to pick up this weekend...along with this Book Club starter :) Maybe you can make the follow up class??

  Talk soon!

  Tonya

  Your Real Estate Specialist
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  Posted by Cynthia Ulrich, Redmond, Washington | Apr 14, 2008

  I"m looking forward to reading this book and the discussion. See you on the 21st, Tonya!
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  Posted by Tonya Kirkland, Mill Creek, Washington | Apr 14, 2008

  Sounds Great! I look forward to it as well. Have a wonderful week :)

  Your Real Estate Specialist
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  Posted by Cynthia Ulrich, Redmond, Washington | Apr 22, 2008

  Hi, Tonya! I enjoyed the great discussion this evening about "How Full is Your Bucket". Thanks for a great conversation on a great topic - what a terrific way to close out a Monday. Cyndie