Brené Brown
American research professor at the University of Houston who has spent over two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her TED Talk "The Power of Vulnerability" is one of the most-watched talks of all time. Author of Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and Atlas of the Heart.
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Quotes by Brené Brown
103 quotes“You are enough.”
worthThe Gifts of Imperfection
“The bravest among us are deeply afraid.”
courageDaring Greatly
“What we choose to focus on grows.”
attentionThe Gifts of Imperfection
“To know ourselves is to know our story.”
self-knowledgeRising Strong
“Compassion is born of paying attention.”
compassionAtlas of the Heart
“Boundaries are part of self-care.”
boundariesAtlas of the Heart
“You will fail. The question is whether you will rise.”
resilienceRising Strong
“Joy is the most vulnerable emotion we feel.”
joyDaring Greatly
“To lean into discomfort is to grow.”
growthDaring Greatly
“Live in the wholehearted way.”
wholeheartednessThe Gifts of Imperfection
“The willingness to be wrong is the hallmark of courage.”
courageDare to Lead
“Let go of who you think you should be in order to be who you are.”
authenticityThe Gifts of Imperfection
“Trust is built in very small moments.”
trustDare to Lead
“You don't have to share everything to live wholeheartedly.”
discernmentDaring Greatly
“Be the adult you needed when you were young.”
healingRising Strong
“The greatest casualties of a numb life are our spiritual connections.”
vulnerabilityDaring Greatly
“In the wilderness, you stand alone but you are never lonely.”
belongingBraving the Wilderness
“Stay in the discomfort.”
presenceRising Strong
“To love is to choose vulnerability.”
loveDaring Greatly
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