We have to belong to ourselves as much as we need to belong to others. Any belonging that asks us to betray ourselves is not true belonging.
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Brené BrownAtlas of the Heart (2021)
About Brené Brown
American research professor known for her work on courage, vulnerability and leadership. (b. 1965)
More from Brené Brown
- Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.Atlas of the Heart (2021)
- Avoidance will make you feel less vulnerable in the short run, but it will never make you less afraid.Atlas of the Heart (2021)
- Shame hates to have words wrapped around it. If we talk about it, it loses its grip on us.University of Houston, Pride Stories profile
- Healthy striving is about striving for internal goals, and wanting to be our best selves. Perfectionism is not motivated internally. Perfectionism is about what people will think.Interview, The Washington Post (2012)
- Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.Dare to Lead (2018)
- Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do.The Gifts of Imperfection (2010)
More quotes on relationships and networking
- The secret of happiness is this: let your interests be as wide as possible, and let your reactions to the things and persons that interest you be as far as possible friendly rather than hostile.Bertrand Russell
- The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.Blaise Pascal
- It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.Warren Buffett
- Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.Indra Nooyi
- We are not in the coffee business serving people, but in the people business serving coffee.Howard Schultz
- Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from his or her neck that says, 'Make me feel important!'Mary Kay Ash
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