Brene Brown Quotes

American - Author Born: November 18, 1965

I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few. Brene Brown

Love, Good, Black And White, Trust, Joy

A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don't function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick. Brene Brown

Love, People, Sick, Deep, Hurt, Loved

I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude. Brene Brown

Happiness, Gratitude, Me, Moments, Find

There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period. - Brene Brown

There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period. Brene Brown

Failure, Innovation, Creativity, Without

Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky. Brene Brown

Good, Social Media, Reality, Media, Two

You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. Brene Brown

Love, Struggle, You, Belonging, Worthy

Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive. Brene Brown

Path, Feel, Connection, Feeling, Sharing

I'm not a parenting expert. In fact, I'm not sure that I even believe in the idea of 'parenting experts.' I'm an engaged, imperfect parent and a passionate researcher. I'm an experienced mapmaker and a stumbling traveler. Like many of you, parenting is by far my boldest and most daring adventure. Brene Brown

Parenting, Adventure, Believe, Parent

The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. Brene Brown

Truth, Courage, Truth Is, Enough, You

When you get to a place where you understand that love and belonging, your worthiness, is a birthright and not something you have to earn, anything is possible. Brene Brown

Love, You, Place, Belonging, Possible

The intention and outcome of vulnerability is trust, intimacy and connection. The outcome of oversharing is distrust, disconnection - and usually a little judgment. Brene Brown

Trust, Connection, Intention, Intimacy

Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough. Brene Brown

Good, Fear, Not Good Enough, Powerful

Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think. Brene Brown

People, Tough, Think, Showing Up, See

Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance. Brene Brown

Best, Acceptance, People, Think, Earning

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Brene Brown

Love, Courage, Risk, Others, Boundaries

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield. Brene Brown

Growth, Best, Achievement, Healthy, Same

When we're looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend and, most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles. Brene Brown

Compassion, Looking, Someone, Bend, Need

'Crazy-busy' is a great armor, it's a great way for numbing. What a lot of us do is that we stay so busy, and so out in front of our life, that the truth of how we're feeling and what we really need can't catch up with us. Brene Brown

Life, Truth, Great, Busy, Feeling, Way

If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other people's weight or appearance. We're hard on each other because we're using each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived deficiency. Brene Brown

Good, Parenting, Fun, People, Feel Good

In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer's dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us. Brene Brown

Work, Dog, Time, School, Year, Back

To me, constructive criticism is when people take ownership of their ideas. That's why I don't listen to anything that's anonymous. But it's hard; when there's something hurtful out there, I still want to read it over and over and memorize it and explain my point of view to the person. Brene Brown

People, Me, Ideas, Criticism, Ownership

Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous. Brene Brown

Weakness, Dangerous, Vulnerability, Myth

To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what I think is really important is sustainability. Brene Brown

Leader, People, Me, Think, Potential

Waking up every day and loving someone who may or may not love us back, whose safety we can't ensure, who may stay in our lives or may leave without a moment's notice, who may be loyal to the day they die or betray us tomorrow - that's vulnerability. Brene Brown

Love, Moment, Day, Tomorrow, Safety, Die

Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. Brene Brown

Uncertainty, Risk, Vulnerability

Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do 'faith.' Brene Brown

Faith, Mystery, You, Vulnerability, Call

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