And, without question, putting ourselves out there means there's a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. In a world where 'never enough' dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. She writes: 'When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.'ĭaring Greatly is not about winning or losing. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown PhD, MSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.īrown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.'-Theodore RooseveltĮvery day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood who strives valiantly. 'It is not the critic who counts not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. Look for Brené Brown's new podcast, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast Unlocking Us!įrom thought leader Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.

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