Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

How do you navigate shame and vulnerability in your own life? Does Brown’s analysis correspond to your lived experience?

Compare and contrast two different contexts described by Brown (e.g., school, family, work) and how shame surfaces in each context.

Brown argues that the desire for connection, love, and belonging is at the core of human existence, and they form universal desires. Is her argument convincing? Why or why not?

Many people associate vulnerability with weakness. Brown argues this is not true. Using evidence from the book, demonstrate why vulnerability and weakness are not the same.

What shields or armor do you wear in your life to protect yourself from being hurt. Do you agree with Brown that we need to lay down our armor to reveal our authentic selves?

Identify one strategy Brown proposes for living more wholeheartedly. Is it effective? Why or why not?

A key argument in Brown’s book is that we must face our fears directly, otherwise they will control us. Using examples from your own life, analyze this argument.

How does Brown define the difference between religion and spirituality?