The School of Greatness

882 Own Your Pain

Nov 29, 2019
Many people try to bury their pain through distractions like overeating or overspending. Dr. Brene Brown discusses how pain often manifests into hate when not addressed. The conversation emphasizes the need to confront emotional turmoil rather than deflect it. Personal anecdotes reveal struggles with loss and the detrimental effects of toxic leadership. Ultimately, the discussion advocates for embracing vulnerability as a pathway to healing and personal growth.
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INSIGHT

The Importance of Pain

  • We must understand pain to move forward.
  • Pain demands acknowledgment and will surface, even if ignored.
INSIGHT

Hate Masks Pain

  • People cling to hate because letting go reveals pain underneath.
  • Dismissing this pain is dangerous.
ANECDOTE

Lewis Howes's Struggle with Pain

  • Lewis Howes shares his struggle with emotional pain after a breakup.
  • He coped by inflicting physical pain on the football field.
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