The Power of Vulnerability
Delivered in June 2010 at TEDxHouston, presenting landmark psychological research on how vulnerability, courage, and authenticity drive genuine human connection and sense of worthiness.
Full Transcript
In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen.
Vulnerability is the core of shame and fear and our struggle for worthiness, but it appears that it’s also the birthplace of joy, of creativity, of belonging, of love.
They fully embraced vulnerability. They believed that what made them vulnerable made them beautiful. They didn’t talk about vulnerability being comfortable, nor did they talk about it being excruciating… they just talked about it being necessary.
Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.
Defining Key Excerpts
"Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage."
"In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen."
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