Bren Brown

Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.

The opposite of play is not work—the opposite of play is depression.

When you get to a place where you understand that love and belonging, your worthiness, is a birthright and not something you have to earn, anything is possible.

In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen.

Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it's a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands.

The only unique contribution that we will ever make in this world will be born of our creativity.

Numb the dark and you numb the light.

The real questions for parents should be: "Are you engaged? Are you paying attention?" If so, plan to make lots of mistakes and bad decisions. Imperfect parenting moments turn into gifts as our children watch us try to figure out what went wrong and how we can do better next time. The mandate is not to be perfect and raise happy children. Perfection doesn't exist, and I've found what makes children happy doesn't always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults.

Vulnerability is the cornerstone of confidence.

Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.

When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver!

Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think.

If we want to fully experience love and belonging, we must believe that we are worthy of love and belonging.

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

Trust is a product of vulnerability that grows over time and requires work, attention, and full engagement.

We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.

We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection

You can't get to courage without walking through vulnerability.

What makes something better is connection.

Joy, collected over time, fuels resilience - ensuring we'll have reservoirs of emotional strength when hard things do happen.

Shame cannot survive being spoken. It cannot survive empathy.