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What we know matters, but who we are matters more. Being rather than knowing requires showing up and letting ourselves be seen. It requires us to dare greatly, to be vulnerable.

Brené Brown

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Brené Brown
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: November 18
Author
Essayist
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Social Worker
Military City
USA
Brene Brown
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