Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Every day, you are confronted with the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to take great risks. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown Ph.D., MSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, your most accurate measure of courage.

Brown explains how the vulnerability is at the heart of difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and disappointment, as well as the source of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. "When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives", she writes.

Daring Greatly is not about winning or losing. It's all about bravery. Vulnerability is subversive in a world where "never enough" reigns supreme and fear has become second nature. Uncomfortable. It can even be dangerous at times. And, without a doubt, putting yourself out there increases your chances of being criticized or feeling hurt. However, when you take a step back and examine your life, you will discover that nothing is more uncomfortable, dangerous, or hurtful than standing on the outside of your life, looking in, and wondering what it would be like if you had the courage to step into the arena—whether it's a new relationship, an important meeting, the creative process, or a difficult family conversation. Daring Greatly is both a practice and a compelling new vision for allowing yourselves to be seen.

Author: Brené Brown

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