Daring Greatly
by Brené Brown · first published 2012
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Brown's case for vulnerability and against shame as a motivator. Readers apply it to running a business, leading, friendships and family life, and say it changed how they handle perfectionism and unreachable standards.
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Based on twelve years of research, thought leader Dr. Brené Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. "Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we kn
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…person to person. I’ve come across some great book recommendations on HN in the past and I want more. What books have specifically changed your mind, behavior, attitude, etc? Some examples for myself: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown - Shame is not a good motivator, it does more damage than good in the long run. It’s currently my goal to never use shame on people again. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - One of…
on “Ask HN: What books have changed your mind?” ↗I used to think like this. Then I read "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson and "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown a few times, and I realized I was making an implicit choice to see the world that way, and that it is a completely counter productive viewpoint. A shift in perspective can change everything.
on “If You're Often Angry or Irritable, You May Be Depressed” ↗Yikes! Here are some books I’d recommend for you: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Positive-Brain-Su... https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Tra... https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happin... https://www.amazon.com/One-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-...
on “The Power of Positive People” ↗Brene Brown's Daring Greatly made a huge impact on me! From what I understand it's very similar to The Power of Vulnerability.
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗…Crime and Punishment - The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York - Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies - The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - Franny and Zooey - Master of the Senate - Atlas Shrugged - Seeing Like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve…
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life?” ↗…Stories: Celebrated Memoirists Who Shaped Art from Trauma" by Melanie Brooks * "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brené Brown * "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown For people dealing with the special case of a specific trauma for themselves or a loved one, consider…
on “Let’s avoid talk of ‘chemical imbalance’: it’s people in distress” ↗I _have_ to choose between: Drive: the surprising truth about what motivates us and Daring greatly by Brene Brown I think Daring greatly will be the winner, since it has had the biggest influence on how I run my business and where I am going in the future.
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life in 2013?” ↗…the bad. Two favorite piece I like to re-read when I have these moments. + The Secret to Success (this one is my all time favorite): http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2013/5/30/secret-to-succes... + Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (http://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Tran...) I can already see that you have so many of the skills described in Brene Brown's book. Keep fighting the good fight.
on “Ask HN: How do you deal with professional jealousy and getting older?” ↗Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead > http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588356-daring-greatly Tremendous insight into our own inner critic and interaction…
on “Ask HN: Best books you've read in 2015” ↗This kept reminding me of "Daring Greatly" http://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Tran... This book addresses a lot of these issues in broader sense, so it applies to all areas of life.
on “Confidence Through Feedback, or Why Imposter Syndrome Is the Wrong Metaphor” ↗- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead > http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588356-daring-greatly - Paid to Think: A Leader's Toolkit for Redefining Your…
on “Ask HN: What are the best books you've read in the past year?” ↗Daring Greatly by Brene Brown This book has had a profound impact for years now on how I look at myself and those around me. I never saw shame as it's own entity beforehand and simply thought it was part of culture…
on “Ask HN: What are your favorite non-fiction books of all time?” ↗Daring Greatly by Brené Brown revolutionized my understanding of anxiety, guilt, shame, vulnerability, courage and trust. For most of my life, I could not distinguish between the feeling of anxiety and the feelings…
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗Brene Brown has several books approaching this subject. See Daring Greatly. Could start with her TEDx talk here https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability/up-ne...
on “Creating a Great Team Culture, and Why It Matters” ↗I highly recommend reading Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (after completing your assignments). The book covers this topic among others.
on “Ask HN: How to break anxiety/fear-avoidance cycle?” ↗