Summary: Part A: Theodore Roosevelt once spoke of the possibility of failing while daring greatly in a speech given in Paris. When we face any new situation in life, we are vulnerable to uncertainty, failure, and pain. Dr. Brené Brown argues the idea that vulnerability is weakness, explaining that it is the basis of both courage and fulfillment in life. In her book, “Daring Greatly,” Brown challenges everyone to risk being vulnerable and change the way we live, love, lead, and parent. Part B: It seems that even making simple habits stick can sometimes be a Herculean task even after 30 days of trying and trying again. People spend endless hours and much effort trying to change their behavior patterns. Psychologist Jeremy Dean, founder of Psyblog, argues that most human behavior happens unconsciously and merely changing a small activity can have a profound effect on a stubborn habit. Dean explains many other ways it is possible to forge new habits, improving health, productivity, and creativity
