In 2010, researcher and speaker Brené Brown gave a now-famous TED Talk called “The Power of Vulnerability.” In it, she shares what she discovered during her decade of research about human connection and happiness. This quote from her talk gets to the heart of her insight, which has resonated with millions of viewers. Vulnerability is not a weakness, Brown reminds us. In fact, embracing it is what makes it possible to have successful relationships with others, to experience true joy, and to become the best versions of ourselves.