If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. It’s a simple, almost brutal truth about putting yourself out there. The more you dare, the more you risk a stumble, but that’s precisely where the real growth happens.
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Meaning
Vulnerability isn’t a weakness; it’s a courageous act with predictable, and sometimes painful, consequences. The very act of being brave guarantees that you will, at some point, fail.
Explanation
Look, I’ve seen this play out so many times, in my own life and with clients. We have this idea that bravery is this superheroic, flawless act. But Brown is telling us it’s the opposite. It’s a law of nature. Think of it like gravity. If you jump, you will eventually come down. If you are brave—if you pitch the big idea, start the vulnerable conversation, put your art into the world—you *will* fall. It’s not a possibility; it’s a certainty. And that’s okay. In fact, it’s the whole point. The falling is the data. It’s the feedback loop that teaches you how to rise stronger.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Emotion (177) |
| Topics | risk (54), vulnerability (47) |
| Literary Style | succinct (151) |
| Emotion / Mood | realistic (354) |
| Overall Quote Score | 76 (131) |
Origin & Factcheck
This is straight from Brené Brown’s 2017 book, Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice. It’s a core tenet of her research on vulnerability and resilience. You won’t find it misattributed to other authors because it’s so uniquely her voice and her field of study.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Brene Brown (257) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice (39) |
| Origin Timeperiod | 21st Century (1892) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Author Bio
Dr Brene Brown is the author of books such as Daring Greatly and The Power of Vulnerability. The TED talk and Netflix production based on her research reached out to millions of audience. She researches effects of courage and vulnerability in shaping people's work and relationships. She leads the Brené Brown Education and Research Group and provides evidence-based insights into practical tools to help people train themselves
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall; this is the physics of vulnerability |
| Book Details | Publication Year: 2017; ISBN: Unknown (based on her talk and workbook materials); Length: ~60 pages (lecture adaptation, Sounds True audio transcript). |
| Where is it? | Section: The Physics of Vulnerability, Approximate Page 21 |