Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Faith minus vulnerability equals politics, or worse, extremism.

Each strategy was built on the same premise: Keep everyone at a safe distance and always have an exit strategy.

shame is the fear of disconnection.

Shame becomes fear. Fear leads to risk aversion. Risk aversion kills innovation.

Joy comes to us in moments—ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary. Scarcity culture may keep us afraid of living small, ordinary lives,

courage and the willingness to engage.

Don’t take what you have for granted—celebrate it. Don’t apologize for what you have. Be grateful for it and share your gratitude with others.

The research team found that the act of not discussing a traumatic event or confiding it to another person could be more damaging than the actual event.

I am enough (worthiness versus shame). I’ve had enough (boundaries versus one-uping and comparison). Showing up, taking risks, and letting myself be seen is enough (engagement versus disengagement).

When we attach judgment to receiving help, we knowingly or unknowingly attach judgment to giving help.”