Brené Brown Quotes about Courage

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

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

Brené Brown

Courage, Risk, Boundaries

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.

Brené Brown

Inspirational, Running, Courage

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.

Brené Brown

Courage, Parenting, Empathy

Brené Brown (2012). “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”, p.39, Penguin

Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.

Brené Brown

Courage, Motivation, Inspiration

"Listening to shame". TED Talks, www.ted.com. March, 2012.

The difficult thing is that vulnerability is the first thing I look for in you and the last thing I'm willing to show you. In you, it's courage and daring. In me, it's weakness.

Brené Brown

Courage, Weakness, Looks