The Gifts of Imperfection explores what it means to live with self-acceptance in a culture that rewards perfection, performance, and proving. Brené Brown challenges the belief that worth must be earned, reminding us that wholeness begins when we allow ourselves to be seen as we are.
Through the GLAS lens, the book speaks directly to identity and the five core beliefs that shape self-acceptance: being enough, deserving, loved, belonging, and holding responsibility without shame. When these beliefs are unbalanced, people strive, perform, or withdraw in order to feel worthy. When they are balanced, clarity and confidence follow naturally.
Brown shows how perfectionism and self-judgement disrupt how we relate, act, and lead, while courage, vulnerability, and compassion restore alignment. Purpose deepens when it is no longer driven by validation. Motivation becomes more sustainable when energy comes from self-trust rather than fear. Leadership strengthens when responsibility is carried with humanity, not armour.
From a GLAS perspective, The Gifts of Imperfection reinforces that self-acceptance is not the opposite of growth, it is the foundation of it. When people stop negotiating their worth, they free up energy for meaningful action, honest connection, and authentic impact.
This book complements the GLAS self-acceptance theme by reminding us that we don’t grow by fixing ourselves.
We grow by trusting who we already are.
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The Gifts of Imperfection explores what it means to live with self-acceptance in a culture that rewards perfection, performance, and proving. Brené Brown challenges the belief that worth must be earned, reminding us that wholeness begins when we allow ourselves to be seen as we are.
Through the GLAS lens, the book speaks directly to identity and the five core beliefs that shape self-acceptance: being enough, deserving, loved, belonging, and holding responsibility without shame. When these beliefs are unbalanced, people strive, perform, or withdraw in order to feel worthy. When they are balanced, clarity and confidence follow naturally.
Brown shows how perfectionism and self-judgement disrupt how we relate, act, and lead, while courage, vulnerability, and compassion restore alignment. Purpose deepens when it is no longer driven by validation. Motivation becomes more sustainable when energy comes from self-trust rather than fear. Leadership strengthens when responsibility is carried with humanity, not armour.
From a GLAS perspective, The Gifts of Imperfection reinforces that self-acceptance is not the opposite of growth, it is the foundation of it. When people stop negotiating their worth, they free up energy for meaningful action, honest connection, and authentic impact.
This book complements the GLAS self-acceptance theme by reminding us that we don’t grow by fixing ourselves.
We grow by trusting who we already are.
The download file you will receive does not have a watermark.
Click here to buy the book today at Amazon (.co.uk)
Click here to buy the book today at Amazon (.com)
Click here to find out more about the author
