When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose.
BRENE BROWNCourage is listening, learning, unlearning, knowing when to lead, and knowing when to let others lead.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.
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Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.
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Cruelty is easy, cheap and rampant.
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Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.
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We can’t call ourselves free or brave when we keep running from the truth.
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Vulnerability is the heart of sport. I love working with coaches and athletes.
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What we know matters but who we are matters more.
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Don’t try to win over the haters; you are not a jackass whisperer.
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Courage is contagious.
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When we free ourselves, we automatically free everyone around us.
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Hope is a function of struggle.
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I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.
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Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.
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Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart.
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Shame is a tool of oppression and dehumanization. I don’t believe shame will ever be an effective social just tool.
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