Hi guys,
Welcome to another weeks’ Knowcast. We will continue where we left off last week, with the topic of vulnerability.
Being vulnerable is arguably one of the scariest things you can do, but even one of the most rewarding things you can do.
The resources below are great for that extra reminder you’re worthy and enough, a quick heads-up during hard times, and a friendly pad on the back to keep going and love yourself.
Enjoy!
🎧 Podcast
Under the Skin with Russell Brand - Vulnerability and Power (w/ Brené Brown) - Apple Podcasts / Spotify
Seen as one of the most influential speakers or researcher in the field of vulnerability and shame, the name of Brené Brown can’t be left out.
Besides the psychological part of vulnerability and shame, Russell and Brené also dive deeper into the field of spirituality.
📹 Video
Brené Brown - The Power of Vulnerability - Ted Talk
In one of the most viewed Ted Talk ever, Brené describes vulnerability as "uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure." It's that unstable feeling we get when we step out of our comfort zone or do something that forces us to loosen control.
The courage to be imperfect and to believe you’re enough.
Do this intentionally every day and you’re there for 99%.
📝 Article
Jessie van Breugel - Vulnerability Buys you Everything - Medium
We are terrified by being vulnerable because we compare it with weakness. But the truth is it’s your strength. You should muster the courage to be vulnerable and to own your path.
It’s the journey of getting there, continue reading
📚 Book recommendation:
Elizabeth Gilbert - Big Magic - Book
“We all spend our 20s and 30s trying so hard to be perfect because we’re so worried about what people will think of us. Then we get into our 40s and 50s, and we finally start to be free, because we decide that we don’t give a damn what anyone thinks of us. But you won’t completely free until you reach your 60s and 70s, when you finally realize this liberating truth — nobody was ever thinking about you, anyhow. […] People are mostly thinking about themselves.”
There you have it, the second part on vulnerability.
I hope that you will be inspired by the resources shared.
If you want to re-visit the first part, click here.
One closing statement to make:
Believe that what makes you vulnerable, makes you beautiful
Thanks for reading, see you next week!