Men walk this tightrope where any sign of weakness illicits shame, and so they're afraid to make themselves vulnerable for fear of looking weak. Brene Brown afraidfearillicit Change image and share on social
There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period. Brene Brown creativityfailureinnovation Change image and share on social
Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. Brene Brown basicallyemotionalexposure Change image and share on social
I've learned that men and women who are living wholehearted lives really allow themselves to soften into joy and happiness. They allow themselves to experience it. Brene Brown experiencehappinesshave Change image and share on social
You cannot talk about race without talking about privilege. And when people start talking about privilege, they get paralyzed by shame. Brene Brown paralyzepeopleprivilege Change image and share on social
In my research, I've interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call 'different': scientists, artists, thinkers. And if you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Brene Brown acceptanceamountartist share on social
Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance. Brene Brown acceptanceapprovalearn Change image and share on social
Through my research, I found that vulnerability is the glue that holds relationships together. It's the magic sauce. Brene Brown findgluehold Change image and share on social
Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive. Brene Brown birthplaceconnectionconstructive Change image and share on social
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield. Brene Brown achievementgrowthhealthy Change image and share on social
