Book · 2012 · Business & Economics
Daring Greatly
How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Why people recommend it
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown is a popular exploration of vulnerability, shame, and courage that teaches readers how to embrace emotional exposure and live more authentically. On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Melinda French Gates shared that reading the work of Brené Brown, and specifically Daring Greatly, was hugely helpful in giving her the courage to push against man-made rules and speak publicly about sensitive topics despite facing criticism. On the same podcast, Mandy Teefey noted that the best advice she received regarding mental health came from a Brené Brown book, emphasizing the importance of understanding and befriending one's emotions. Dr. John Delony recommended Brené Brown's books, explicitly naming Daring Greatly as a worthwhile read on The Dr. John Delony Show. Additionally, Lindsey Stirling discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty how she incorporates positivity into her daily life by listening to Brené Brown's books on Audible while driving. Josh Homme also mentioned the book on The Joe Rogan Experience, praising its wonderful exploration of vulnerability and its examination of the etymology of the word.
Who recommended it
- Melinda French Gates Recommended
- Selena Gomez Recommended
- Dr John Delony Recommended
- Josh Homme Discussed
Melinda French Gates — 1 mention
“I started listening to a very liberal Catholic priest, Richard Rohr, and his writings. That was incredibly helpful to me to realize you could push against some of that, some of those man-made rules, and I listened to a lot and read a lot of Brené Brown's work. You know, Daring Greatly was hugely helpful to me”
Selena Gomez — 1 mention
“I'm sure it's in a Brené Brown book somewhere, but the best advice I've received is about making mental health a part of your life. That's why I say to make it your friend; you need to understand it, even if sometimes you don't know why you're feeling the way you do.”
Dr John Delony — 1 mention
“any book by gabor mate m-a-t-e daring greatly any book by brene brown is good it's worth your read”
Josh Homme — 1 mention
“it's called daring greatly by Brunei brahmer something like it's really wonderful and it even went in the etymology of vulnerable”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“Yeah, you know, I'd heard enough people say that this is a good practice to do because I've listened to a lot—like I like to fill my life with positivity, whether it's reading like Brené Brown books and, as you know, on Audible as I drive in my car.”