Shame researcher and storyteller Brené Brown shares the messages many of us need to hear when we're struggling with shame and imperfection. She gave me the courage to be vulnerable about my struggles, which in turn has given me much deeper friendships. While I'm an avid quote reader, very few quotes touch me as much as Brown's do.
She shares these messages through her books, empowering speeches and Netflix special. She's sold over 400 million books and her Ted Talk received over 38 million views on YouTube. She's touched millions of hearts, including mine.
If you struggle with shame and wanting to be perfect, her books are for you. Ahead are 15 of the best quotes from her books that will comfort and empower you like no other, both when you feel excited and when you feel low.
From The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are:
From Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.:
From Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead:
From I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't):
From Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead: