Regarding telling hard truths…perhaps with a bit more tact and better awareness, these important messages could be heard earlier or more receptively than if you just always hammer home “the truth.”
Telling the truth is important. And sometimes you must tell the truth even if it’s news that others don’t want to hear or if it will make you unpopular. But use your judgment wisely. You don’t need to go around constantly correcting others or “enlightening” others with your so-called truths.
Pick your battles. If it’s not a big deal, let it go. You don’t always have to be right. But if it is something important to you or that you feel will help someone, tell the truth.