Will Brown
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explain hurtful memorize ownership people point view
To me, constructive criticism is when people take ownership of their ideas. That's why I don't listen to anything that's anonymous. But it's hard; when there's something hurtful out there, I still want to read it over and over and memorize it and explain my point of view to the person.
machines miss numb work
We use work to numb out. We can't turn off our machines because we're afraid we're going to miss something.
front
Anonymous comments? You're not in the arena, man. If you can't say it to me in person in front of my kids, don't say it.
bring feelings parenting range
The uncertainty of parenting can bring up feelings in us that range from frustration to terror.
time
I'm like a recovering perfectionist. For me it's one day at a time.
attack best courage midst reach shame totally
As a shame researcher, I know that the very best thing to do in the midst of a shame attack is totally counterintuitive: Practice courage and reach out!
parenting precisely raising
Ironically, parenting is a shame and judgment minefield precisely because most of us are wading through uncertainty and self-doubt when it comes to raising our children.
compare failed good helps occurs personal stay track
I'm just going to say it: I'm pro-guilt. Guilt is good. Guilt helps us stay on track because it's about our behavior. It occurs when we compare something we've done - or failed to do - with our personal values.
himself holds people
To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what I think is really important is sustainability.
kids likely talk understanding work
Kids who have an understanding of how and why their feelings are what they are are much more likely to talk to us about what's happening, and they have better skills to work it out.
afraid almost barrier inviting low
As a vulnerability researcher, the greatest barrier I see is our low tolerance for vulnerability. We're almost afraid to be happy. We feel like it's inviting disaster.
allow experience happiness joy learned lives living men themselves women
I've learned that men and women who are living wholehearted lives really allow themselves to soften into joy and happiness. They allow themselves to experience it.
basically
Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.
time
The moment someone asks you to do something you don't have the time or inclination to do is fraught with vulnerability.