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What does it mean?
Speaking honestly filters out people who lack integrity.
In plain terms
Being real keeps fake people away.
What can you take from it?
Honesty reveals character.

Where it applies

  • making friends
  • workplace
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • be direct
  • speak truth
  • avoid fake friends

Questions to consider

  • Are you too guarded?
  • Do you fear judgment?

Another view

Directness can sometimes cause unnecessary conflict.

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