Savoring This Season The Rose Record We're trying to dress rehearse tragedy so we can beat vulnerability to the punch." Bren Brown to Oprah Winfrey. Bren says we avoid the vulnerability of sheer joy because we're terrified of Could vulnerability be our greatest asset in the face of digital disruption? When we feel that quiver of vulnerability, instead of dress rehearsing tragedy and waiting for the other shoe to drop, let that shudder be a reminder to practice gratitude. Bren Brown. Joy What Does It Mean to Dress Rehearse Tragedy (& Why Is It Keeping You from Living in the Moment)?