Brave, Not Perfect

208 pages, 2019

Reshma Saujani

self-improvement

909 books

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In her new book, Reshma Saujani encourages women to be bolder in their lives. Imagine how liberating it would feel if you didn’t worry about what other people thought of you. What if you didn’t care how your life looked on Instagram? If you could let go of the guilt and stop being so hard on yourself?

Too many women feel crushed under the weight of their own expectations. We run ragged trying to please everyone all the time. We lose sleep ruminating about whether we may have offended someone, pass up opportunities that take us out of our comfort zones, and avoid rejection at all costs.

Embrace Imperfection

Reshma Saujani encourages us to embrace our imperfections. She believes that striving for perfection can hold us back from taking risks and achieving our goals. Instead, we should focus on being brave and not being afraid to make mistakes.

The Power of Failure

In Brave, Not Perfect, the author emphasizes the importance of failure. She argues that failure is not a sign of weakness, but a stepping stone to success. It's through our failures that we learn, grow, and become stronger.

Break Free from Gender Stereotypes

Reshma Saujani challenges the societal norms and gender stereotypes that often limit women's potential. She encourages women to break free from these constraints and pursue their dreams fearlessly.

Cultivate Bravery

The book explores the concept of bravery and how it can be cultivated. It's not about being fearless, but about acting despite our fears. By taking small steps outside our comfort zone, we can gradually build our bravery muscle.

Empowerment through Technology

Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code, also highlights the importance of technology in empowering women. She encourages women to learn coding and other tech skills, not just to boost their career prospects, but also to gain confidence and independence.

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Reshma Saujani's Brave, Not Perfect is a call to arms for women to start embracing their imperfections and stop striving for the unattainable 'perfection'.

Sheryl Sandberg - Facebook COO

Brave, Not Perfect is a game-changer, it's a life-changer. Reshma's book is a gift for every woman and girl.

Arianna Huffington - Huffington Post Founder

Reshma's book, Brave, Not Perfect, is a manifesto for all young women to be brave, take risks, and not worry about being perfect.

Malala Yousafzai - Nobel Peace Laureate

Brave, Not Perfect is a powerful exploration of how our society's obsession with perfection holds women back, and how we can break free.

Adam Grant - Organizational Psychologist

Reshma Saujani's Brave, Not Perfect is a compelling call to action that empowers women to step out of their comfort zones and embrace their authentic selves.