If you own this story you get to write the ending.

The credit belongs to those of us who are actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood. We strive valiantly and sometimes there's the triumph of achievement but at the worst, we fail, but at least we fail while daring greatly." That has really changed my life. Profoundly changed my life.

If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.

We teach what we have to learn. It's been an extraordinary journey that I couldn't have done with not only the research participants but the community, the tribe that we've built of people who are also on this journey.

There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.

I now see how gifts like courage, compassion, and connection only work when they are exercised. Every day.

When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.