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Finally, short truths demand courage and deserve compassion. Kristin Neff’s work on self-compassion (2011) suggests that owning a fault without self-attack improves motivation and resilience. The point is not harshness; it is traction. By pairing blunt accuracy with humane tone—toward yourself and others—you preserve dignity while unlocking change. Thus Adichie’s counsel lands where it began: say the smallest true thing that lets you move, and then take the step it makes undeniable. [...]
Created on: 8/10/2025
