Here is an outstanding example of placing Truth before popularity. In 1929 J. Krishnamurti dissolves The Order of the Star, set up to propel him to worldwide fame. Tom and Fred discuss key points in Krishnamurti's talk before this audience.
1) How a balanced body can help lead to balanced Being. 2) How to cultivate your awareness of the circulation of life energy. 3) It's the year 1929, and J. Krishnamurti stands before 3000 followers to dissolve The Order of the Star. 4)Parable of the devil who spots someone picking up a grain of truth. 5) An invaluable lesson from Gothic Cathedral architecture. 6) Connection to the Bible's parable of the Prodigal Son. 7) The realistic need for a Lighthouse. 8) Read J. Krishnamurti's talk at: http://www.katinkahesselink.net/kr/star.htm