by Brené Brown, Penguin Audio
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The number one New York Times best seller. One million copies sold! From thought leader Dr.
Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; ...who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.
” (Theodore Roosevelt) Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on 12 years of pioneering research, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.
Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.” Daring Greatly is not about winning or losing. It’s about courage.
In a world where “never enough” dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It’s even a little dangerous at times.
And, without question, putting ourselves out there means there’s a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as standing on the outside of our lives looking in and wondering what it would be like if we 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 a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen.
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In a world often dominated by ideals of invulnerability and perfectionism, "Daring Greatly" challenges the status quo, offering a groundbreaking perspective on experiencing life more fully through vulnerability. Brené Brown, with her insightful approach, invites readers to redefine their understanding of courage, allowing them to navigate life's complexities with authenticity, compassion, and a true sense of belonging. This transformative journey propels us into a deeper engagement with our lives, exposing the profound strength inherent in being open to weaknesses, emotions, and uncertainty.
Vulnerability is a powerful catalyst for building meaningful connections and fostering authentic relationships. Embracing imperfections allows us to lead with genuine courage and fosters a culture of empathy and resilience. Practicing vulnerability can significantly transform parenting encouraging children to develop self-worth and embrace authenticity.
Brené Brown presents a compelling exploration into the nature of vulnerability and how it influences our everyday lives rooted in years of qualitative research. Her insights reveal that embracing vulnerability is not a weakness but a courageous choice that can enhance personal and professional relationships. By challenging conventional norms the book encourages readers to shift their perceptions of vulnerability enabling them to create spaces of trust and compassion.
Daring Greatly" delves into the dynamics of shame and fear offering strategies to overcome these barriers to authentic living. The narratives and practical guidance illuminate pathways to transform parenting styles and leadership approaches by harnessing the power of vulnerability.
Daring Greatly" stands out by redefining vulnerability as a measure of true courage challenging preconceived notions and fostering thoughtful introspection Brené Brown's combination of storytelling and research creates an engaging narrative that both educates and inspires leaving a long-lasting impact on readers The practical applications offered in the book empower individuals to incorporate vulnerability into daily life enhancing personal growth while building healthier communities.
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I absolutely love this book. Very easy to read, very funny, SOOO relatable!!!!
This is a good book with some great chapters. I liked Brown’s style of writing (personable and friendly), honesty and willingness to share some/many of her own “imperfections” that she writes about. I also like the words from her interviewees as they echo some of my own thoughts and voices in a variety of topics; it’s always nice to hear you are not the only one to feel/think a certain way. Brown approaches a topic that stands as the elephant in the room in our modern lives: we are vulnerable to what others (including, and perhaps specially, our loved ones) do with, say about, think of, see in (etc) us. We are social beings, and as such it is almost inevitable to be impacted by this external perception and with it comes the problem of shame: shame of not being more/less of something, different than someone, or perhaps shame being who/what we are. She explains that shame is a painful experience (quite literally actually), and thus we avoid it by not allowing ourselves to be vulnerable... the problem with this? You don’t get to choose which emotions you allow: block the undesirable ones and you will also block the good ones. However she comes with a very reasonable “solution”: don’t try to beat the or avoid problem of vulnerability but instead try to normalize it. This means that we learn to live with and through it, that we understand that this is a shared experience (one that everyone can relate to), that feeling is normal, that caring about others’ perception is inevitable and and that we can learn to lean into discomfort rather than away from it. On the down side , 2 minor things I think she could have avoided: 1. The first chapters of the book emphasize a “never enough” culture, but this emphasis looked a bit artificial to me as if trying to coin a cool/new term (“the never enough culture”). 2. After the book is finished she goes into an extremely painful level of detail into the theoretical background of her research. To me this looked like an effort to make her work sound/look more serious/robust and not just a nice story. The audience for this is likely would be critica, but i believe this is an unnecessary level of detail. But to round up in a good note, I repeat: this was a GOOD book, which I would recommend. 5 stars to the last two chapters on daring greatly as leaders in organizations, and as parents, respectively. 5+ stars to the “Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto” and to the selected quote from Theodore Roosevelt which I found remarkably appropriate to begin and to end the book.
This book is an eye opener and a must read. It’s an easy read, and allows you to focus on adaptability, vulnerability while empowering self confidence.
This is not the first book of Berne Brown that I have read- and like the others she does not disappoint. I bought this book during the pandemic but didn't get around to reading it until recently. I realize the book was written in 2015- but still believe it is an excellent read and worth the time. Brown has an easy way of writing that you can really relate to. I actually had one of her other books as an audio book that she herself narrated- and could hear her voice as I read this book. The book is well written and an easy read- but full of good information to get you thinking about your own relationship with vulnerability. For anyone that wants to grow as a person in moving past the shame and emotional pain that can be life binding- this book is honestly a must read. I love her ideas on how to become shame resilient and make peace with vulnerability (still a work in progress here.). My only wish was that she went into more detail of ways to practice vulnerability for people who are not married or in a family situation. Difficulty with shame and vulnerability can keep some from ever finding a partner or starting a family- and no matter the age- when someone is trying to learn to embrace vulnerability and grow shame resilience without the support of a husband or parent- it is a different journey. Her ideas can most surely be extrapolated to all situations- but I admire her work and wish she was more complete in this area. Overall a great read. Happy to recommend.