How To Fail With Elizabeth Day S13, Ep1 How To Fail: Brené Brown
Jan 12, 2022
Brené Brown, global researcher and author, discusses embracing failure, the impact of perfectionism, importance of consistency, exploring boundaries, and the challenges of fame and parenthood in an honest and humorous conversation with Elizabeth Day.
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Failure And Learning Are Linked
- Brené Brown embraced failure once she saw that success and failure travel together.
- Learning from failures shifted her focus from proving to learning.
Stop Using Perfection As A Shield
- Avoid perfectionism because it acts as a defensive shield that blocks being seen.
- Strive for excellence internally rather than chasing external perfection to reduce shame.
Belonging Vs. Fitting In
- Belonging requires showing up as your authentic self while fitting in requires changing to match others.
- People who change themselves to fit in often feel shame when the relationship fades.