When we deny our stories, They define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. — Brené Brown Deny Copy Share Image
“No. Shame and self-esteem are very different issues. We feel shame. We think self-esteem.” — Brené Brown Guilt Copy Share Image
“The word compassion is derived from the Latin words pati and cum, meaning “to suffer with.” — Brené Brown Compassion Copy Share Image
There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period. — Brené Brown Creativity Copy Share Image
When failure is not an option, we can forget about creativity, learning, and innovation. — Brené Brown Creativity Copy Share Image
“A wild heart is not something you can always see -- and yet it is our greatest spiritual possession.” — Brené Brown Spiritual Copy Share Image
“as someone who thought that knowledge was more important than practice, I found these words to be a call to action.” — Brené Brown Call to action Copy Share Image
I've found what makes children happy doesn't always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults. — Brené Brown Adults Copy Share Image
“Get Going: From taking turns being thankful during grace to more creative projects like creating a jar to keep gratitude notes in,… — Brené Brown Grace Copy Share Image
“From this foundation of spirituality, three other significant patterns emerged as being essential to resilience: Cultivating hope Practicing critical awareness Letting go… — Brené Brown Hope Copy Share Image
“Stay in your own lane. Comparison kills creativity and joy.” For me, swimming is the trifecta of health—meditation, therapy, and exercise—but only… — Brené Brown Creativity Copy Share Image
As a vulnerability researcher, the greatest barrier I see is our low tolerance for vulnerability. We're almost afraid to be happy. We… — Brene Brown Afraid Copy Share Image
“Until we teach our children that they need to be concerned with how they look and with what other people think, they… — Brené Brown Children Copy Share Image
“New worlds are important, but you can’t just describe them. Give us the stories that make up that universe. No matter how… — Brené Brown New world Copy Share Image
“Healthy striving is self-focused: How can I improve? Perfectionism is other-focused: What will they think? Perfectionism is a hustle.” — Brené Brown Excellence Copy Share Image
“If we want to live a Wholehearted life, we have to become intentional about cultivating sleep and play, and about letting go… — Brené Brown Life Copy Share Image
“need to know about disappointment: Disappointment is unmet expectations, and the more significant the expectations, the more significant the disappointment. The way… — Brené Brown Time Copy Share Image
“In the absence of data, we will always make up stories. In fact, the need to make up a story, especially when… — Brene Brown Biology Copy Share Image
Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The power that connection holds in our… — Brené Brown Belonging Copy Share Image
It's about showing up. And sometimes I don't do it. I almost always regret it, but sometimes I don't do it. Sometimes… — Brené Brown Authenticity Copy Share Image
We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people… — Brené Brown Addiction Copy Share Image
“The problem is that when we don’t care at all what people think and we’re immune to hurt, we’re also ineffective at… — Brené Brown Courage Copy Share Image
I think a lot of us are looking for the same thing. I feel very lucky to have a definitive moment where… — Brené Brown Feels Copy Share Image
“The big rule in lifeguarding is to utilize any means possible before you actually jump in and try to pull someone out… — Brené Brown Drowning Copy Share Image
“We each have the choice in any setting to step back and let go of the mindset of scarcity. Once we let… — Brené Brown Poverty Copy Share Image
Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart. — Brené Brown Business Copy Share Image
“Nothing serves as a better reminder of that than the immortal words of my friend Scott Stratten, author of UnMarketing: “Don’t try… — Brené Brown Books Copy Share Image
“Group A defined the challenge of anxiety as finding ways to manage and soothe the anxiety, while Group B clearly defined the… — Brené Brown Anxiety Copy Share Image
As a shame researcher, I know that the very best thing to do in the midst of a shame attack is totally… — Brene Brown Attack Copy Share Image
“would feel if we just had a really great guest room or a better kitchen, or if I got to speak here… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it's a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction… — Brené Brown Change Copy Share Image
“When we go against the grain and put ourselves and our work out in the world, some people will feel threatened and… — Brené Brown Hurts Copy Share Image
“Living with air pollution increases your odds of dying early by 5 percent. Living with obesity, 20 percent. Excessive drinking, 30 percent.… — Brené Brown Air pollution Copy Share Image
“Belonging to ourselves means being called to stand alone - to brave the wilderness of uncertainty, vulnerability, and criticism.” — Brené Brown Nature Copy Share Image
Courage is like—it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by… — Brené Brown Courage Copy Share Image
