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15 Most Inspiring Quotes from Brené Brown

Brené Brown became a popular figure in 2011 after her TED Talk ‘The Power of Vulnerability’. She is a long time research professor, author, lecturer, and a podcast host. She covers a variety of topics such as shame, leadership, vulnerability, and human connection. Brené Brown is an inspiration with many inspiring quotes.

Quotes by Brené Brown that are sure to inspire you –

 

1. “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.”

 

2. “When we are willing to risk venturing into the wilderness, and even becoming our own wilderness, we feel the deepest connection to our true self and to what matters the most.”

 

3. “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

 

4. “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.”

 

5. “The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.”

 

6. “If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. These are the physics of vulnerability.”

 

7. “There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.”

 

8. “Talk about your failures without apologizing.”

 

9. “We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.”

 

10. “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

 

11. “Brave leaders are never silent around hard things.”

 

12. “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”

 

13. “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”

 

14. “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.”

 

15. “The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up.”

 

– Brené Brown

 

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