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Brené Brown, born on November 18, 1965, is an American professor, author, and podcast host. She is best known for her research on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Brown gained widespread recognition with her 2010 TEDx talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," which has amassed millions of views. more Brené Brown, born on November 18, 1965, is an American professor, author, and podcast host. She is best known for her research on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Brown gained widespread recognition with her 2010 TEDx talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," which has amassed millions of views. She has authored several bestselling books, including "Daring Greatly" (2012) and "Braving the Wilderness" (2017). In 2019, Brown launched "Unlocking Us," a podcast that explores meaningful conversations. She holds the Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the University of Houston. Notably, Brown's work led to her Netflix special, "The Call to Courage," in 2019. less

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"Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see."
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"For me, vulnerability led to freedom."
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"Radical self-compassion is what brings us into the light. There’s no space for comparison here."
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"Vulnerability is the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love."
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"To be a leader means to be willing to be vulnerable."
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"Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be, to be accepted."
Tags: Identity, Acceptance, Adaptability, Conformity, Belonging
"Grace means all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame."
Tags: Empowerment, Purpose, Transformation, Self-acceptance, Healing
"To live with courage, purpose, and connection, we must first engage with our vulnerability."
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"Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are."
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"It's not a question of being ready or not, it's a question of being willing."
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Success
"Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mental health, Self-acceptance, Imperfection
"To love someone fiercely, to believe in something with your whole heart, to celebrate a fleeting moment in time, to fully engage in a life that doesn’t come with guarantees"
Tags: Love, Life, Passion, Belief, Uncertainty
"Connection is why we're here. It is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives"
Tags: Life, Relationships, Humanity, Purpose, Existence
"Perfectionism is a 20-ton shield. It's a way of thinking that says this: If I look perfect, live perfect, work perfect, I can avoid or minimize shame, blame, and judgment"
Tags: Self-improvement, Mental health, Self-worth, Vulnerability, Perfectionism
"Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites"
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Inspiration, Empowerment, Mental health
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