One thing that we as people sometimes hate to do is take responsibility for our actions and our status. What do you mean status?I remember back in the 90s when NBA great Sir Charles Barkley (known now days as Sir-cumference) use to adamantly state that he was not a role model - clearing himself of the responsibility of cleaning up his behavior which allowed him to spit on fans, throw people through windows, curse, and make really ugly faces.
The general public became outraged and forced the NBA to step in. As a result the league has forced every player to be a role model (hint the NBA Cares specials). That is status. Your job, or your position in life may beg you to have more responsibility than others. There is nothing wrong with responsibility. Those that take it; usually are further ahead in wealth, health, and personal relationships than those who do not.
The reason I wrote this is because my good friend Shaquille O'Neal, the legendary NBA center, recently was at a hip hop show that asked him to display his rapping ability & skills. And he did, which is not the bad thing (details on what he did or said here), it's just the content and the way it got out and of course who he talked about in during the show. Every one knows Shaq is a funny guy first, basketball player, and rapper - however he struck a nerve with a few people with his rap performance.
I admit; it was a hilarious piece...
Now his language is his problem and what he chooses to do (in what he thought was a private show for above age mature audience); however we live in a world where even a 5 year old can get online so we as adults do have to be cognisant of what we say or do. In affect, it can damage our professional careers, our businesses, and our overall image.
Take responsibility of your actions, and your status. Cheers
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The reason I wrote this is because my good friend Shaquille O'Neal, the legendary NBA center, recently was at a hip hop show that asked him to display his rapping ability & skills. And he did, which is not the bad thing (details on what he did or said here), it's just the content and the way it got out and of course who he talked about in during the show. Every one knows Shaq is a funny guy first, basketball player, and rapper - however he struck a nerve with a few people with his rap performance.
I admit; it was a hilarious piece...
Now his language is his problem and what he chooses to do (in what he thought was a private show for above age mature audience); however we live in a world where even a 5 year old can get online so we as adults do have to be cognisant of what we say or do. In affect, it can damage our professional careers, our businesses, and our overall image.
Take responsibility of your actions, and your status. Cheers
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