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I'm an academic. I'm hardwired for a good debate.
Brené Brown
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Brené Brown
Age: 58
Born: 1965
Born: November 18
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I can't be paralyzed anymore by the critics. My new mantra is, if you're not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, then I'm not interested in your feedback. You don't get to sit in the cheat seat and criticize my appearance or my work with mean-spiritedness if you're also not in the arena.
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