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Why You'll Be Happier When You Give Up The Blame Game

Name: Why You'll Be Happier When You Give Up The Blame Game
Uploaded: 2015-02-09T20:02:09
Duration: 3 min
Description: You are probably a bit of a blamer - most of us are. But why should we give it up? In this witty RSA Short, inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behaviour. Watch the original, full talk in Part 2.

You are probably a bit of a blamer - most of us are. But why should we give it up? In this witty RSA Short, inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behaviour.

Watch the original, full talk in Part 2.

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