The folly of unvarnished truth, By Osmund Agbo

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The folly of unvarnished truth, By Osmund Agbo

Thus, when someone requests that you be brutally honest with them, do not fall into the trap. The reality is that most people do not seek the raw truth; rather, they crave affirmation, and those who speak with unfiltered honesty often bear the brunt of society’s disdain. A few years ago, I visited my brother […]

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