I carry a small sheet of paper in my wallet that has written on it the names of people whose opinions of me matter. To be on that list, you have to love me for my strengths and struggles.
Brene Brown
Selective Importance, Valued Opinions, Personal Boundaries, Strength, Trust, Love
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Emotional Clarity | Shared Struggles | Courage Development | Happiness | Connection Experiences | Cognitive Process | Play Opposites | Authentic Belonging | Emotional Healing | Daily Vulnerability | Whole Heart | Self Worth | Inspiration | Sharing | Data | Determination | Media Influence | Chaos | Trust | Realism | More
More Brene Brown Quotes
“There’s no evidence that vulnerability is weakness.” Brene Brown
Strength Vulnerability, Emotional Proof, Courage Evidence, Vulnerability, Strength, Evidence
Brene Brown Strength Vulnerability, Emotional Proof, Courage Evidence, Vulnerability, Strength, Evidence“Talk about your failures without apologizing.” Brene Brown
Failure Acceptance, Honest Communication, Growth Opportunities, Talking, Learning, Confidence
Brene Brown Failure Acceptance, Honest Communication, Growth Opportunities, Talking, Learning, Confidence“You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.” Brene Brown
Respectful Change, Positive Influence, Behavioral Growth, Change, Respect, Influence
Brene Brown Respectful Change, Positive Influence, Behavioral Growth, Change, Respect, Influence“We have to be women we want our daughters to be.” Brene Brown
Empowered Women, Role Models, Female Leadership, Women, Empowerment, Leadership
Brene Brown Empowered Women, Role Models, Female Leadership, Women, Empowerment, Leadership“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.” Brene Brown
Inner Strength, Fear Management, Embracing Light, Darkness, Joy, Courage
Brene Brown Inner Strength, Fear Management, Embracing Light, Darkness, Joy, Courage“Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough.” Brene Brown
Master Emotion, Overcoming Shame, Fearful Thoughts, Shame, Fear, Emotion
Brene Brown Master Emotion, Overcoming Shame, Fearful Thoughts, Shame, Fear, Emotion“We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” Brene Brown
Connection Purpose, Meaningful Lives, Human Need, Purpose, Suffering, Bonds
Brene Brown Connection Purpose, Meaningful Lives, Human Need, Purpose, Suffering, Bonds“Nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous and hurtful as believing that I’m standing on the outside of my life looking in and wondering what it would be like if I had the courage to show up and let myself be seen.” Brene Brown
Inner Courage, Personal Reflection, Vulnerability Growth, Courage, Reflection, Growth
Brene Brown Inner Courage, Personal Reflection, Vulnerability Growth, Courage, Reflection, Growth“Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky.” Brene Brown
Social Media Myths, Meaningful Friendships, Emotional Connection, Friendship, Connection, Reality
Brene Brown Social Media Myths, Meaningful Friendships, Emotional Connection, Friendship, Connection, Reality“Even to me the issue of “stay small, sweet, quiet, and modest” sounds like an outdated problem, but the truth is that women still run into those demands whenever we find and use our voices.” Brene Brown
Challenging Norms, Women’s Voices, Breaking Stereotypes, Empowerment, Voices, Strength
Brene Brown Challenging Norms, Women’s Voices, Breaking Stereotypes, Empowerment, Voices, Strength“There are too many people today who instead of feeling hurt are acting out their hurt; instead of acknowledging pain, they’re inflicting pain on others. Rather than risking feeling disappointed, they’re choosing to live disappointed. Emotional stoicism is not badassery. Blustery posturing is not badassery. Swagger is not badassery. Perfection is about the furthest thing in the world from badassery.” Brene Brown
Pain Awareness, Misguided Hurt, Emotional Understanding, Pain, Perfection, Swagger
Brene Brown Pain Awareness, Misguided Hurt, Emotional Understanding, Pain, Perfection, Swagger“Men walk this tightrope where any sign of weakness elicits shame, and so they’re afraid to make themselves vulnerable for fear of looking weak.” Brene Brown
Masculine Vulnerability, Shame Dynamics, Inner Strength, Vulnerability, Shame, Strength
Brene Brown Masculine Vulnerability, Shame Dynamics, Inner Strength, Vulnerability, Shame, Strength“I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.” Brene Brown
Outsmarting Vulnerability, Emotional Discomfort, Embracing Uncertainty, Vulnerability, Growth, Creativity
Brene Brown Outsmarting Vulnerability, Emotional Discomfort, Embracing Uncertainty, Vulnerability, Growth, Creativity“As unique as we all are, an awful lot of us want the same things. We want to shake up our current less-than-fulfilling lives. We want to be happier, more loving, forgiving and connected with the people around us.” Brene Brown
Shared Desires, Emotional Fulfillment, Life Connection, Desires, Fulfillment, Connection
Brene Brown Shared Desires, Emotional Fulfillment, Life Connection, Desires, Fulfillment, Connection“There is no innovation and creativity without failure.” Brene Brown
Innovation Process, Creativity Challenges, Accepting Failure, Innovation, Creativity, Failure
Brene Brown Innovation Process, Creativity Challenges, Accepting Failure, Innovation, Creativity, Failure“We judge people in areas where we're vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than we're doing.” Brene Brown
Judgment Dynamics, Shame Vulnerability, Comparative Thinking, Judgment, Shame, Vulnerability
Brene Brown Judgment Dynamics, Shame Vulnerability, Comparative Thinking, Judgment, Shame, Vulnerability“Self-compassion is key because when we’re able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we’re more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy.” Brene Brown
Practicing Self-Compassion, Emotional Healing, Building Empathy, Compassion, Empathy, Shame
Brene Brown Practicing Self-Compassion, Emotional Healing, Building Empathy, Compassion, Empathy, Shame“We are so busy that the truth about our lives can’t catch up.” Brene Brown
Life Balance, Daily Hustle, Inner Truth, Busy, Reflection, Awareness
Brene Brown Life Balance, Daily Hustle, Inner Truth, Busy, Reflection, Awareness