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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Paperback – Apr 7 2015
by Brené Brown (Author)
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Avery; Reprint edition (April 7 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592408419
ISBN-13: 978-1592408412
“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 twelve 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.
PTR3 –
Verified Amazon Review by PTR3: Outstanding. A real book that really helps one cope in a complex world. It is one thing to be introspective and it is another to find solutions to what you find. Dr. Brown’s efforts offer an opportunity to move beyond the counter productive mind noise and I personally cannot thank her enough.
If you want to get an overview watch her TEDx Talk. It is worth it.
Steph –
Verified Amazon.ca Review by Steph: If I could give this book more than 5 star I would. It may sound dramatic but this book has totally changed my view on the world. I can honestly say there isn’t a “type” of person that this book is designed for. If you want to have a more positive outlook on life and improve yourself as a person then this is the book for you. I can’t say enough good things about this book. Where is has the greatest impact has been on how I parent. It has broken old ways of thinking and opened up a new world of love and kindness. Worth EVERY penny!!!
Andrea L –
Verified Amazon.ca Review by Andrea L: Life changing book!!! I won’t have the space here to write all that I want to say to thank Brene Brown for her inspirational, insightful, empowering and thought-provoking words in Daring Greatly. I would encourage ANYONE to read this as an essential tool in self-awareness, compassion, and aiding in unlearning self-critical biases that hold us back from living and loving from a place of worthiness, and embracing our vulnerability as one of your greatest avenues for growth, connection and self-love.
Ajay –
Verified Amazon.ca Review by Ajay: I recommend this book to anyone and everyone I talk to about books! Anytime people grow in self-awareness it creates a better human being and increases one’s quality of life. I found this book impactful personally and helps me live more authentically. Please buy several and give them to your friends so your life is much better.