The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you…

We're raising children who have little tolerance for disappointment

— Brené Brown

“always put off writing by reorganizing my entire house and spending way too much time and money buying office supplies and organizing systems. Every…

— Brené Brown

When you ask people about love, they tell you about heartbreak.

— Brené Brown

“I can recognize shame when it’s happening.”

— Brené Brown

I carry a small sheet of paper in my wallet that has written on it the names of people whose opinions of me matter.…

— Brené Brown

Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.

— Brené Brown

Waking up every day and loving someone who may or may not love us back, whose safety we can't ensure, who may stay in…

— Brene Brown

“No matter how separated we are by what we think and believe, we are part of the same spiritual story.”

— Brené Brown

Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. Additionally, perfectionism is more about perception -…

— Brené Brown

Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.

— Brené Brown

If you're also in the arena and you're putting your ideas out and you're owning them and you're saying "I disagree with you about…

— Brené Brown

“I found that men and women with high levels of shame resilience share these four elements: They understand shame and recognize what messages and…

— Brené Brown

Connection gives purpose and meaning to our lives.

— Brené Brown

“But here’s the tricky part about compassion and connecting: We can’t call just anyone. It’s not that simple. I have a lot of good…

— Brené Brown

“It turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it's the bravest and most sacred place you'll stand.”

— Brené Brown