Tua Crushes Brian Flores coaching career

Author Craig Shemon

August 20th 10:38 AM

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Tua Crushes Brian Flores: Did you hear Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s comments about former Dolphins coach Brian Flores? They were brutally honest. And harmful to Flores’ future head coaching prospects.

Radio host Dan Le Batard asked Tua about the differences between playing for Flores and current head coach Mike McDaniel. Tua took a deep breath and said that Flores told him he sucked as a quarterback… every day. McDaniel constantly builds Tua’s confidence and makes him better every day.

Wow!

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins interacts with Head Coach Brian Flores while stretching prior to the start of Mandatory Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on June 15, 2021 in Miami, Florida. — Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins interacts with Head Coach Brian Flores while stretching prior to the start of Mandatory Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on June 15, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

TUA CRUSHES BRIAN FLORES

It seemed clear to many after the Dolphins Tanked-for-Tua in order to draft him, Flores, the new head coach of the team at the time seemed to have it in for Tua. He wasn’t a fan to say the least. Soon Flores would be gone and Tua is now the third highest paid quarterback in the NFL and is coming off a healthy season in which he led the league in passing.

That’s a bad indictment on Flores’ ability to recognize and coach talent. And it’s not like Tua can’t take tough coaching. He came from Nick Saban and Alabama. Mic drop.

This is also an indictment on the “Patriot-Way.” None of Bill Belichick’s coaching tree panned out. Flores, Josh McDaniels, and Matt Patricia all blew their opportunities to be head coaches in the NFL and failed miserably. It seemed they all felt it was necessary to take over a new squad and berate and belittle the players in order to get them to toe the line. That doesn’t work with today’s players. And none of those teams had Tom Brady at quarterback.

One more thought following our headline; Tua crushes Brian Flores. Positive reinforcement is greater than negative reinforcement. For more on this story and the latest on the NFL tune in each weekday to Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida from 2-6!

Craig Shemon has been hosting afternoons on ESPN Southwest Florida since 2017. Prior to that he was a nationally syndicated host in Los Angeles at FOX Sports Radio and in Houston at Yahoo! Sports Radio. Along the way Craig did play-by-play for the NFL on FOX, NFL Europe, Big Ten Network, and The Citadel Radio Network. Craig is a native Detroiter and Indiana University graduate. He has been known to proudly display his Detroit and IU fandom on the air. Craig likes to write about athletes, create quizzes, and covers big sports headlines.

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Simple Habits of Millionaires, According to Experts

There are simple habits of millionaires, according to experts, that you can do now to help transform your finances. If you’ve been in the hole financially, then the idea of becoming a millionaire might seem out of reach. But, you can certainly learn from millionaires, and they can help you reach your financial goals. You really don’t have anything to lose by adopting these easy, simple habits of millionaires, so get ready to learn about what behaviors to change and cashing in.

Simple Habits of Millionaires from Financial Experts

Before we get to those simple habits of millionaires that you can do now, let’s look at some facts about millionaires. According to the Global Wealth Report 2023 by Credit Suisse, there were around 59.4 million millionaires in the world in 2022, a number that was down by about 3.5 million over the course of the year. What’s really wild is that most adults in the world were making less than $10,000 a year in 2022, according to the report, coming in at around 53% of all adults in the world. Adults making between $10,000 and $100,000 increased the most, so far, this century, as they more than tripled from 503 million in 2000 to 1.8 billion in 2022. Their average annual income was about $33,573, which accounts for around 40% of the global average wealth.

So, what about billionaires? According to Forbes.com, “There are now more billionaires than ever: 2,781 in all, 141 more than last year and 26 more than the record set in 2021.” They added, “They’re richer than ever, worth $14.2 trillion in aggregate, up by $2 trillion from 2023 and $1.1 trillion above the previous record, also set in 2021.” The No. 1 richest person in the world surprised me, and it may surprise you, too. According to Forbes, it’s Bernard Arnault & family, with a net worth of $233 Billion. They’re in France, and their industry is fashion and retail. “Bernard Arnault oversees the LVMH empire of 75 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton and Sephora.” I had no idea that when I shopped at Sephora, I was helping out the richest man in the world. Coming in at No. 2 is Elon Musk, who’s worth around $195 billion. He lives in the United States. “Elon Musk cofounded six companies, including electric car maker Tesla, rocket producer SpaceX and tunneling startup Boring Company,” Forbes states. Finally, No. 3 on the tally is Jeff Bezos, who’s net worth is $194 billion. He founded e-commerce website Amazon in 1994. Now, let’s get into some simple habits of millionaires that you can do now, according to financial experts interviewed by CNBC.com, Finance.yahoo.com and more.

Habits of Millionaires That You Can Do Now:

They Buy Their Cars (Instead of Leasing) and Keep Them As Long As Possible
Cars lose their value quickly. That’s why buying a used car is usually much less expensive than a new car. The second that car is off the lot, it’s considered used and drops in value thousands, even with just another mile on the car. That said, according to CNBC.com, wealthy people buy, don’t lease, their cars and keep them long-term. That way, they can save money between car purchases.

They Buy Their Cars and Keep Them
They Delay the Pleasure of Having the Finer Things in Life
According to RamseySolutions.com, “Millionaires spend most of their lives sacrificing temporary pleasures for long-term success. They have no problem buying an older used car, living in a modest neighborhood, and wearing inexpensive clothes. They don’t care about keeping up with the Joneses.” So, instead of picking up all the hot, expensive new stuff, wait it out.

They Delay Pleasure
They Educate Themselves on Money
If you’re a newbie to financial planning, listen to some podcasts on the subject or find a helpful book. Finance.yahoo.com says, “knowing how to become a millionaire isn’t innate, even for most wealthy people.” Research from certified financial planner and CPA Tom Corley shows that “63 percent of wealthy people listen to audio books during their commute to work versus 5 percent of poor people,” says Finance.yahoo.com.

They Educate Themselves on Money
They Network and Meet New People
In the same Finance.yahoo.com story, Corley says that networking is huge when it comes to becoming a millionaire. “On his Rich Habits blog, Corley revealed 79 percent of wealthy individuals network at least five hours per month, compared with only 16 percent of poor people,” they explain. So, get out there, and meet new people who could make up your network.

They Network
They Live Below, Not Within or Above, Their Means
Millionaires are frugal. They don’t splurge like you might expect. According to RamseySolutions.com’s The National Study of Millionaires, nearly half of millionaires in their poll said they save at least 16% of their monthly income. They often use it for an emergency fund or liquid cash.

They Live Below Their Means
They Make Use of Their Money By Investing
CNBC.com’s Select asked Faron Daugs, certified financial planner, founder and CEO at Harrison Wallace Financial Group, “about the financial habits his wealthiest clients all share that could apply to the average person.” One big thing he mentioned was building up emergency funds and then investing. “Daugs says his clients have organized investment plans, whether its in stocks, bonds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs),” CNBC explains. He also recommends having a “monthly or bi-monthly automatic transfer of cash from your checking account into an investment account.”

They Invest
They Invest in Particular Things
According to Fool.com, the wealthy “invest in stocks, real estate, and their own businesses.” They add that, “Millionaires put their money into appreciating assets (assets that can grow in value).” Also, “people with net worths of $1 million or higher tend to have more of their money” in stocks and mutual funds; real estate; and business interests.

They Invest in Specific Things
They Look at the Bright Side
Whatever your financial situation, look at the bright side. Look for opportunities for working with what you have and growing your nest egg. Reach out to experts in the financial field if you’re really stumped and see how they can make your financial dreams come true.

They Stay Positive
Don't Give Up
Wherever you are on your financial journey, don’t give up. It can be temping to just throw everything to the wind, but if you take a more level-headed approach, you’ll have a better chance of coming out successful. Good luck on your financial journey.

They Keep Trying