Business achievements are not usually the first thing people associate with Shaq. But that’s exactly why I’ve chosen to highlight him. Dr. Shaquille O’Neal has succeeded in so many ways when many of us might have been satisfied with being “just” a record-breaking athlete.
Were you surprised when I referred to Shaq as “Dr. O’Neal?” Many people don’t realize that Shaq earned his MBA in 2005 and his Doctorate of Education in Human Resource Development in 2012. When asked why he went back to school after making millions as an athlete and entertainer, Shaq showed both intense pragmatism and touching ideals. He explained to interviewers that he wanted to be prepared and have an edge in the marketplace if he should ever have to leave basketball or entertainment work for good in addition to being a role model for his children.
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