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Mentioned in 26 episodes
The gifts of imperfection
Book • 2010
In this book, Brené Brown shares her research on the power of wholehearted living, a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.
She outlines ten guideposts to help readers cultivate courage, compassion, and connection.
Brown emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming shame, fear, and vulnerability, and instead embracing authenticity and self-love.
The book is designed to help readers move away from perfectionism and towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.
She outlines ten guideposts to help readers cultivate courage, compassion, and connection.
Brown emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming shame, fear, and vulnerability, and instead embracing authenticity and self-love.
The book is designed to help readers move away from perfectionism and towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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