Perfectionism is not the same as striving for excellence; it is a shield that blocks connection and fuels shame - Brene Brown
Belonging cannot happen while we are managing perception; it begins when we risk being seen - Brene Brown
Courage is a choice to show up with our stories when the outcome is uncertain - Brene Brown
Compassion is not a trait we have or do not have; it is a daily practice that reshapes how we see ourselves and each other - Brene Brown
Courage gives us a voice and compassion gives us an ear - Brene Brown
If compassion is the skill or ability to tap into our own experiences in order to connect with an experience someone is relating to us, compassion is the willingness to be open to this process - Brene Brown
The biggest potential for helping us overcome shame is this: We are “those people.” - Brene Brown
Compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we choose to practice - Brene Brown
We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can't use shame to change ourselves or others - Brene Brown
