An uncomfortable message does not improve with age.

A project may be delayed. The original solution may prove to be wrong. The scope may be larger than expected. I can make a mistake too.

In those moments, there is no value in staying quiet, delaying the reply or hoping the problem disappears. I get in touch, describe the situation as it is and propose what we can do next.

Honesty sometimes means an uncomfortable conversation. In the long run, it saves time, money and relationships. I would rather have a brief moment of discomfort today than a major surprise several weeks later.