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This was the most helpful, most useful, best overall book I read in 2014. I can't let the year close without a review. I was happily surprised to learn she is a fellow Houstonian! Brene shows a balanced pathway to live life fully after examining the unexpected outcomes of her research. It was a fairly fast read for me, definitely transformative. I love how she described guilt as a positive and negative motivator while shame is the negative motivator that thrives in secrets, producing unwanted behaviors. Courage and connection go hand in hand. We need to embrace our authentic selves and use care in revealing parts of self to forge meaningful connection.The research, the case studies and examples gradually impacted me more and more. Here's to wholeheartedness!Some favorite quotes:“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.” “Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it’s a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands.” “Belonging: Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” “Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” and finally...“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. 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; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. … —Theodore Roosevelt” I took a little long to finish this book, because it was just so spot on that I simply cant handle it emotionally to finish it at one go. Brene Brown shares much about people's struggles with shame and belonging, which I can relate to so well with my background as a migrant who moved abruptly without accompanying adults when I was in forth grade. It got uncomfortable sometimes, to have my own fears and worries so barely exposed, and getting reminded of many negative experiences of shame, being "the other" etc. Still, I love what she shares, her idea of daring greatly and courage, her many anecdotes, and I really enjoyed this book. It's going to change the way I relate to others and myself.
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I took a little long to finish this book, because it was just so spot on that I simply cant handle it emotionally to finish it at one go. Brene Brown shares much about people's struggles with shame and belonging, which I can relate to so well with my background as a migrant who moved abruptly without accompanying adults when I was in forth grade. It got uncomfortable sometimes, to have my own fears and worries so barely exposed, and getting reminded of many negative experiences of shame, being "the other" etc. Still, I love what she shares, her idea of daring greatly and courage, her many anecdotes, and I really enjoyed this book. It's going to change the way I relate to others and myself.
—deedee
This book is ideal for parents, educators, leaders or anyone interested in embracing vulnerability and imperfection and combating shame. What does it mean to dare greatly? Daring greatly is showing up… letting ourselves be seen. Daring greatly is putting ourselves out there when we don’t know if we are going to succeed. Daring greatly is breaking through the fear of not being enough. A shame and vulnerability researcher, Brene Brown’s book is both powerful and surprising. The main question posed to readers (that Brown uses to guide her life) is, “What is worth doing even if you fail?”
—CurrerBell
Another astonishing and important book that was exactly what I needed.
—Vasthi
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