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CHAPTER 10

Tell the Truth EvenWhen It Hurts

We don’t appreciate how risky it can feelfor people to speak up.

♦  What story do you tell yourself about people who are different from you?

♦  When you talk to yourself about yourself, what do you say?

♦  What truth would you like to share?

In coaching sessions, clients often release themselves from the need to say what they think they should say and just let whatever comes up for them naturally come out. I’ve heard clients make statements like the following too many times to count:

♦  I get along with everyone; I just don’t understand why more blacks don’t apply themselves and strive for a better ...

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