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Authenticity is also about the courage and the vulnerability to say, Yeah, I'll try it. I feel pretty uncomfortable and I feel a little vulnerable, but I'll try it!

Brené Brown

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Brené Brown
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: November 18
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