10 Things Journalists Should never do
On February 25, 2026 By pramitsingh Topic: Media
The most important thing that ever modern journalist must do is not to take anything for granted in this era of constantly changing news business. As such, re-skilling and re-affirmation of key beliefs are important. Re-skilling, you can do it online. Plenty of free journalism resources out there. For re-affirmations about things you must never do, check out this list from Vijay Simha at Tehelka.
1 Be in comfort. Sloth follows, inevitably
2 Grandstand. Greatness is rare
3 Be defensive. Mistakes occur
4 Close a mind. Can be fatal
5 Complain
6 Get too close to sources. Tempting but tragic
7 Form cliques
8 Stop being excited
9 Come from malice. Always reason
10 Quit. Nothing else quite satisfies the same way
