Scott_j's Quotes

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We're a nation hungry for more joy: Because we're starving from a lack of gratitude.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

If you own this story you get to write the ending.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

To love someone fiercely, to believe in something with your whole heart, to celebrate a fleeting moment in time, to fully engage in a life that doesn’t come with guarantees – these are risks that involve vulnerability and often pain. But, I’m learning that recognizing and leaning into the discomfort of vulnerability teaches us how to live with joy, gratitude and grace.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

My life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and lets me focus on what is, and not what should or could be.

Brene Brown  Famous Quote

added 6 years ago

A man married to the right woman will be happy. A man married to the wrong woman will be a philosopher.

Aristotle  Famous Quote

added 8 years ago

This is the true joy in life: Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap. Being a force of Nature, instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

George Bernard Shaw  Famous Quote

added 15 years ago

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