“From A-List to Averted Eyes: The Shocking Downfall of 74 Celebrities No One Can Stand Anymore!”
Fully protecting your reputation is impossible. However, a good rule of thumb is to avoid acting impulsively. If you think you’re about to make an important decision, write an angry comment, be rude, do something unethical, etc., it’s vital that you stop and think.
I’ll mention a group: Actor Scientologists. When the whole Scientology news exploded roughly 8 years ago, I lost all respect.
Elon Musk, I got caught up in romantisizing the progress he was apparently making towards space travel. I remember saying I thought he was the closest we’d get to a real-life Zefram Cochrane. When I came to realise he was just another billionaire buying ideas and taking credit for them I stopped respecting him pretty quickly.
Marilyn Manson, I don’t think I need to really explain why.
Pissed with Robin Williams for dying before I could hug him.
Try to consider the consequences of your actions, both immediate and long-term. Run your decision by the people you trust the most. If you have a public relations expert or a manager on your payroll, definitely get in touch with them.
Forbes notes that something you should always think twice before responding to someone in anger or frustration. Especially in a work context.
