"That's the Ugly Truth" statements, ready to be the core of your new book:
That's the Ugly Truth: If you're waiting for approval to be yourself, you'll wait forever.
That's the Ugly Truth: Speaking up will make some people uncomfortable. And that's their problem, not yours.
That's the Ugly Truth: Real strength is lifting others up. Anyone can kick someone when they're down.
That's the Ugly Truth: The people who challenge you the most are the ones you need to keep close. They're not trying to hurt you; they're trying to make you better.
That's the Ugly Truth: Don't shrink yourself to fit in. The world needs you as you are, not a watered-down version.
That's the Ugly Truth: If you don't see any good in the world, stop complaining and go be some.
That's the Ugly Truth: Forgiveness isn't about them; it's about freeing yourself from carrying their weight.
That's the Ugly Truth: Saying nothing when you should speak up is a choice, and it has consequences.
That's the Ugly Truth: You're not invisible. Maybe you just need to stand on a damn box so people can see you.
That's the Ugly Truth: If your truth makes someone mad, good. Maybe it was time for them to get mad.
That's the Ugly Truth: The loudest critics are just projecting their own crap onto you.
That's the Ugly Truth: Family is who holds you down when the world goes to hell, not just who you're related to.
That's the Ugly Truth: Whether anyone's watching or not, you're the one who has to live with your choices. Act like you mean it.