Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Brene Brown

Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown is a standout book among inspirational and personal development works. In it, Brown uses her groundbreaking research and her personal life experiences to discuss how emotional vulnerability and personal strength are interconnected—and how they can help us create a meaningful life.In "Rising Strong," Brown defines emotional vulnerability as the ability to take emotional risks, show courage, and move through failure. The reset process she lays out in the book deals with being able to recognize the emotional disruption that happens when facing uncomfortable scenarios—and how to use that as a tool for personal and professional success.Brown also looks into different emotions and personal relationships, such as love, parenting, and friendship. She emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding when dealing with difficult considerations, such as grief and disappointment. Throughout the book, she uses her own personal journey and life as an example, showcasing how taking emotional risks can bring huge rewards.The rise of resilience—and what it takes to overcome and “rise strong”—are the cornerstones of this book. Brown considers how difficult moments can be seen as opportunities for progress and advancement, and that vulnerability doesn’t have to mean a lack of confidence. She argues that the strength and courage to challenge ourselves emotionally is the best way to be successful and powerful.With its incredibly optimistic outlook, personal feel, and healthy dose of humor, Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown is an inspiring and thought-provoking work that can positively impact any reader’s life.