Book Review: 5/5 Impact On Me (Book By Brené Brown)
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I read this book because I wanted to learn about vulnerability. I am a structured person. I apply structure to chaotic situations to help me succeed. However, using the same approach to optimize my sleep led to anxiety. My sleep therapist recommended I embrace vulnerability. At the same time as that conversation, a member of a Slack community recommended this book.
The author discusses different kinds of vulnerability in the book, including vulnerability in boys, men, women, parents, and at work. The author also explains the difference between shame and guilt. Sometimes, parents, teachers, or managers make people feel shameful about their actions, which causes them to close down their emotions and put up barriers.
I remember feeling like nobody knew the real me at 10, 20, and even 30 years old. There was always a barrier between me and others. I felt like I was in a shell. I didn't know if it was good or bad. I didn't know how to break it, come out of it, or let someone inside.
Over the years, I learned to embrace vulnerability by practicing socializing and with my wife's support. I now accept uncertainty. I quit a full-time job to start my own business. I loved the book's example of trying things even if you might fail. I tell my son that not knowing something is exciting because it means you can learn. I emphasize the importance of trying and experimenting to him.
This book has had a 5 out of 5 impact on me. It gave me new vocabulary and a new perspective on vulnerability, experimentation, openness, shame, and motivation.