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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.

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Mentioned in 26 episodes

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Tim Ferriss
as one of his favorite authors.
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#739: Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp
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Adam Grant
as one of the books written by
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Brené Brown
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Brené Brown and Simon Sinek on the leadership skills we need to build
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Brené Brown
in relation to her own work and self-reflection.
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Two Bits of Optimism with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One
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Adam Grant
as books written by
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Brené Brown
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Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
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Brené Brown
as one of her five #1 New York Times bestsellers.
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#409: Brené Brown — Striving versus Self-Acceptance, Saving Marriages, and More
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Adam Grant
as the bestselling author of several books on vulnerability.
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Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
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Sabrina Zohar
in relation to vulnerability and its role in connection and healthy relationships.
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124: Why Healthy Love Can Feel Boring: Exploring Secure Relationships
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Jemma Sbeg
as one of her books, alongside "Dare to Lead".
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295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers
Mentioned by the caller as a book she did a book club on with her friend, where he got to see the landscape of her social anxiety.
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Esther Calling - I Fell For My Best Friend
Mentioned by Brené Brown herself during the podcast as books she has authored.
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Courage Over Comfort: How to Step Into Your Power - Brene Brown
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Graham Weaver
as a book he is currently reading and enjoying.
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Graham Weaver on Private Equity
Mentioned by the podcast host as one of
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Brené Brown
's books.
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48. DR. BRENÉ BROWN: How to Know Ourselves & Be Known by Our People
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Abby Wambach
, listing several of
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Brené Brown
's books.
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83. Brené Brown: What to Say to Get What You Need
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Owen Fitzpatrick
as an example of a thought leader whose work challenges the pursuit of perfection and embraces vulnerability.
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The Most Powerful Sentence of All Time
Mentioned as a guide to personal acceptance and growth, emphasizing self-compassion and authenticity.
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The Gifts of Imperfection - Book Summary
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Paula Engebretson
as the book that expands on the core ideas from 'The Power of Vulnerability'.
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Episode 315: 7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD

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