I was raised in a family where vulnerability was barely tolerated: no training wheels on our bicycles, no goggles in the pool, just get it done. And so I grew up not only with discomfort about my own vulnerability, I didn't care for it in other people either.
Brene Brown
Vulnerability Lessons, Childhood Discomfort, Building Strength, Vulnerability, Strength, Lessons
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More Brene Brown Quotes
“I’m just so grateful, because to feel this vulnerable means I’m alive.” Brene Brown
Gratitude And Life, Vulnerability Awareness, Emotional Presence, Gratitude, Life, Presence
Brene Brown Gratitude And Life, Vulnerability Awareness, Emotional Presence, Gratitude, Life, Presence“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“A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don't function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick.” Brene Brown
Love Belonging, Human Need, Wired Connection, Love, Spirituality, Growth
Brene Brown Love Belonging, Human Need, Wired Connection, Love, Spirituality, Growth“Nostalgia is also a dangerous form of comparison. Think about how often we compare our lives to a memory that nostalgia has so completely edited that it never really existed.” Brene Brown
Memory Comparison, Nostalgic Danger, Emotional Reflection, Nostalgia, Memory, Reflection
Brene Brown Memory Comparison, Nostalgic Danger, Emotional Reflection, Nostalgia, Memory, Reflection“Ads sell a great deal more than products. They sell values, images, and concepts of success and worth.” Brene Brown
Consumer Values, Advertising Power, Perceived Worth, Values, Success, Worth
Brene Brown Consumer Values, Advertising Power, Perceived Worth, Values, Success, Worth“Everyone has a story or a struggle that will break your heart. And, if we’re really paying attention, most people have a story that will bring us to our knees.” Brene Brown
Human Stories, Emotional Connection, Shared Vulnerabilities, Stories, Connection, Struggle
Brene Brown Human Stories, Emotional Connection, Shared Vulnerabilities, Stories, Connection, Struggle“When the people we love stop paying attention, trust begins to slip away and hurt starts seeping in.” Brene Brown
Loss Of Trust, Emotional Neglect, Painful Disconnection, Trust, Neglect, Pain
Brene Brown Loss Of Trust, Emotional Neglect, Painful Disconnection, Trust, Neglect, Pain“We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness, and affection.” Brene Brown
Spiritual Connection, Emotional Trust, Love Cultivation, Love, Trust, Respect
Brene Brown Spiritual Connection, Emotional Trust, Love Cultivation, Love, Trust, Respect“I am responsible for holding you accountable in a respectful and productive way. I’m not responsible for your emotional reaction to that accountability.” Brene Brown
Accountability Practice, Emotional Responsibility, Mutual Respect, Productivity, Strength, Boundaries
Brene Brown Accountability Practice, Emotional Responsibility, Mutual Respect, Productivity, Strength, Boundaries“Brave leaders are never silent around hard things.” Brene Brown
Brave Leadership, Difficult Conversations, Courageous Action, Leadership, Integrity, Challenges
Brene Brown Brave Leadership, Difficult Conversations, Courageous Action, Leadership, Integrity, Challenges“I believe that owning our worthiness is the act of acknowledging that we are sacred. Perhaps embracing vulnerability and overcoming numbing is ultimately about the care and feeding of our spirits.” Brene Brown
Spiritual Worthiness, Vulnerability Embrace, Sacred Self, Spirit, Care, Growth
Brene Brown Spiritual Worthiness, Vulnerability Embrace, Sacred Self, Spirit, Care, Growth“Joy comes to us in moments – ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” Brene Brown
Simple Joys, Ordinary Moments, Emotional Fulfillment, Joy, Moments, Fulfillment
Brene Brown Simple Joys, Ordinary Moments, Emotional Fulfillment, Joy, Moments, Fulfillment“Knowledge is important, but only if we’re being kind and gentle with ourselves as we work to discover who we are.” Brene Brown
Self Discovery, Personal Growth, Inner Kindness, Knowledge, Compassion, Journey
Brene Brown Self Discovery, Personal Growth, Inner Kindness, Knowledge, Compassion, Journey“Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating connection with family and close friends.” Brene Brown
Family Connection, Boundary Setting, Emotional Cultivation, Connection, Family, Boundaries
Brene Brown Family Connection, Boundary Setting, Emotional Cultivation, Connection, Family, Boundaries“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” Brene Brown
Boundary Setting, Self Courage, Emotional Love, Boundaries, Courage, Love
Brene Brown Boundary Setting, Self Courage, Emotional Love, Boundaries, Courage, Love“Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame’s is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.” Brene Brown
Guilt Shame, Positive Influence, Courageous Living, Guilt, Shame, Courage
Brene Brown Guilt Shame, Positive Influence, Courageous Living, Guilt, Shame, Courage“As a vulnerability researcher, the greatest barrier I see is our low tolerance for vulnerability. We're almost afraid to be happy. We feel like it's inviting disaster.” Brene Brown
Happiness Fear, Vulnerability Tolerance, Emotional Barriers, Happiness, Vulnerability, Fear
Brene Brown Happiness Fear, Vulnerability Tolerance, Emotional Barriers, Happiness, Vulnerability, Fear“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