Guard your reputation with you life

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Kevin Szabo
February 23, 2026

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In the world of social media and tech.

It’s hard to stay completely private.

Sometimes we forget that people are listening.

And that just becomes more amplified the more we grow.

When it comes to X.

People may gossip depending on what you say about others.

People will block you if you speak about others in spaces.

And even I often forget that people are listening.

This isn’t to boast my own ego and convince I’m famous.

But to point out this one very important rule:

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The important rule:

Is to shut tf up.

Seriously.

I know that might sound hard on X.

A place filled with politics and “hot takes”

And you’re free to give opinions.

X is a blessing that it allows such free thinking in the first place.

But here’s the problem.

You can speak out your opinion and people will still try to fight you on it.

As tempting as it may seem to respond to hate..

DON’T DO IT!

This isn’t just political content however.

This goes for all arguments.

So why stay silent?

The sad reality is that often people want you to slip.

They want you to get angry.

This is especially true if you become successful.

People hate and want to see you fail.

So they will take any anger you may have and use it against you.

It seems like a very targeted issue.

But I’ve seen this happen so many times with people within the community..

It’s sad, so I am saying this to keep you protected.

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This doesn’t all means to stand by like a little b*tch though.

You should send your message either way.

If you have a controversial opinion.

You SHOULD post about it.

The difference is-

You can still be kind and respectful.

And speak your truth.

Even if it hurts someone.

Who cares what they think?

So here is what you should avoid to keep your reputation:

  • Speak your truth consistently.

  • Keep your thoughts original.

  • Create original content

  • Help people, don’t sell

  • Be truth, but also respectful

Talk soon.

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