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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

The #1 New York Times bestseller. 1 million copies sold! From thought leader Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.

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“We love seeing raw truth and openness in other people, but we're afraid to let them see it in us.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: TEDTalk, vulnerability

“We love seeing raw truth and openness in other people, but we're afraid to let them see it in us. We're afraid that our truth isn't enough - that what we have to offer isn't enough without the bells and whistles, without editing, and impressing.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Truth, Honesty, Openness, Courage, vulnerability

“We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Joy, Extraordinary, Goals, Life, Happiness

“There is no intimacy without vulnerability.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Intimacy, vulnerability, Love, Relationships

“Research tells us that we judge people in areas where we're vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than we're doing. If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other…”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Shame, vulnerability, Criticism, Critics

“Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. Because true belonging only happens when w…”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Belonging, Love, Acceptance, Self-Acceptance, External Validation

“No one reaches out to you for compassion or empathy so you can teach them how to behave better. They reach out to us because they believe in our capacity to know our darkness well enough to sit in the dark with them.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: vulnerability, Compassion, Bravery, Darkness

“Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: vulnerability, Love, Life, Courage

“Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it’s a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Shame, Worthiness, Self-Love

“We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people in line. Not only is this wrong, but it’s dangerous. Shame is highly correlated with addiction, violence, aggression, depression, eating disorders, and bullying.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Shame, Violence, Addiction, Depression, Self-Esteem

“The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Showing Up, Change, vulnerability, strength, Connection

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Empathy, Understanding, Shame, Acceptance, Self-Love

“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Perfection, Imperfection, Self-Love, Self-Acceptance

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Courage, vulnerability, Showing Up, Self-Love

“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”

— Brené Brown, goodreads.com

Tagged: vulnerability, Love, self awareness, Acceptance, Tolerance

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: Love, vulnerability, Growth

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”

— Brené Brown, amazon.com

Tagged: vulnerability