One of the most painfully inauthentic ways we show up in our lives sometimes is saying "yes" when we mean "no," and saying "no" when we mean "hell yes." I'm the oldest of four, a people-pleaser - that's the good girl straitjacket that I wear sometimes. I spent a lot of my life saying yes all the time and then being pissed off and resentful.
Brené BrownWhen failure is not an option, we can forget about creativity, learning, and innovation.
Brené BrownOur capacity for wholeheartednes s can never be greater than our willingness to be broken-hearted.
Brené BrownI've found what makes children happy doesn't always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults.
Brené BrownTo 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 – these are risks that involve vulnerability and often pain. But, I’m learning that recognizing and leaning into the discomfort of vulnerability teaches us how to live with joy, gratitude and grace.
Brené Brown