Tech Coach Ralph

People will drain your time if you let them. That's why your time should be the most important thing to you. A time cost calculator can show you just how valuable each second is. Allocate it wisely to yourself and your loved ones. Value your time.

We often trash what we don't know, which hurts our chances of success. Instead of being curious and open-minded, we instantly label new things as 'bad.' It's like Bobby Boucher's mom saying everything is the devil! Break free from that mindset.

It's frustrating when people offer opinions based on hearsay, not experience. They just repeat what they've heard. I internally flip the "shut the F up" switch and do my own investigations. Research everything—facts, fiction, pros, cons—and stop falling for the trap of other people's opinions.

Mina Kimes admits she didn't vet the app before promoting it, while Stephen A. Smith doubles down. He's leveraging the situation for engagement, continuing feuds with other media personalities. Did Smith seek approval, or ask for forgiveness later?

After facing viral criticism, Mina Kimes publicly apologized for not properly vetting a product. She admitted her mistake and expressed deep embarrassment. Orlovsky and Rutledge deleted their promotional tweets, but Smith and Perkins haven't.