Welcome to episode 114 of the FTX Podcast with special guest Shaquille O’Neal and your host Tristan Yver!
Shaquille is a family man, basketball superstar, businessman, TV personality, music artist, crypto project entrepreneur, role model & humanitarian. Join us for this episode to get a real, genuine heartfelt feel expressed by Shaq throughout the conversation & insight to how/why he approaches life & business the way he does. Shaq also shares about his crypto project ‘Astrals’ he has with his son & their partnership with Solana!
Thank you Shaq for your time, energy and insight!
Time Stamps:
0:00 : A man that needs no introduction!
0:51 : Basketball genesis story; being a young dreamer, transmuting criticism & learning how to relate to all people!
2:21 : Fueling ‘The Diesel’; discipline as a catalyst for growth, receiving validation from Dick Vitale & knowing going pro would happen at the age of 12.
4:55 : Making a name for himself at the All-American High School Basketball game.
7:21 : Advice to those with professional sports aspirations.
8:11 : Lessons from Shaq’s father; grateful for the discipline & the poundcake method.
9:25 : How Shaq utilizes discipline as a father that was raised by an Army drill sergeant.
12:04 : Mentality when starting in the NBA, interpretation of “rich” & providing for his parents.
14:10 : Financial lessons, family motivation & introduction to business.
15:52 : First NBA game performance: make them remember your name.
16:17 : Motivational mindset; playing for the fans & establishing a spot amongst legends.
17:37 : Professional athlete lifestyle: decision-making, the mindset, the motivation & becoming a creature of habit.
18:58 : The genesis of becoming a prolific businessman; leveraging joint ventures.
20:27 : Developing business discernment: do your due diligence, keep good company & pay attention to your gut instinct.
21:32 : A recipe for successful business ventureships; recognize your niche in life & others niches – then collaborate.
23:15 : Lesson on fame, denouncing celebrity status & keeping it genuine.
25:25 : Shaq has a crypto project called ‘Astrals’ with his son in partnership with Solana; it’s all about the community.
26:58 : Spread love: connect with friends & family.
29:26 : Life lesson: The Golden Rule; treat everyone how you would like to be treated.
Thank you for joining us!
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