Brené Brown Quotes

Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.

We can have courage or we can have comfort, but we cannot have both.

I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.

What we know matters but who we are matters more.

Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you're feeling. To have the hard conversations.

We don't have to be perfect, just engaged and committed to aligning values with actions.

When we deny our stories, They define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

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

What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.

If you're not in the arena also getting your ass kicked, I'm not interested in your feedback.

Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we're all in this together.

Don't try to win over the haters; you are not a jackass whisperer.

Joy is not a constant. It comes to us in moments - often ordinary moments. Sometimes we miss out on the bursts of joy because we're too busy chasing down the extraordinary moments. Other times we're so afraid of the dark we don't dare let ourselves enjoy the light. A joyful life is not a floodlight of joy. That would eventually become unbearable. I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude and inspiration

Compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we choose to practice.

Empathy doesn't require that we have the exact same experiences as the person sharing their story with us...Empathy is connecting with the emotion that someone is experiencing, not the event or the circumstance.

Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.

Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.

Rest and play, are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise

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

Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. 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. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.

Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.

Believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic.

You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you can't have both.

We're all so busy chasing the extraordinary that we forget to stop and be grateful for the ordinary.