Daring Greatly
How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
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How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Ratings112
Average rating4
Researcher and speaker Dr. Brene Brown offers an all-embracing new philosophy that provides encouragement to dare greatly: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly and to courageously engage in life, whatever it brings. Dr. Brown challenges preconceived ideas about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather the clearest path to courage, engagement and meaningful connection.
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After watching Browns Ted talks and hearing a number of recommendations, I knew I had to check out her books. Browns openness sets a tone for the reader, staying vulnerable and staying curious on how she can adapt. The core concept of the book - that embracing vulnerability is a path towards many things is best conveyed by one line from the book:
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”
I really enjoyed this book. Brene Brown's thoughts on Shame and Vulnerability really resonated with me
This is not a binge read that you sit down to finish in one sitting, this is a book that is consumed slowly, it is filling and requires time to digest. It made me have many uncomfortable moments of introspection and because of that I would read it between other books, I would pick it up when I felt brave enough to have those moments because I needed to read the words and think on them. I highlighted so many paragraphs, sometimes whole pages in my ebook that i know i need to get a physical copy and mark it up. This is a book I want to revisit over and over. Everyone should read this.
What an engaging book about a cringe-y topic. Brené argues for becoming willing to be vulnerable so you can show up with your whole self to your life. She breaks down the difference between shame - I am bad - and guilt - I have done a bad thing - and how shame is toxic but guilt can be something we build on.
I'm going to go watch her TED talk now.
