Shaquille O’Neal is a retired NBA Hall of Famer. He is still a commentator on TNT during the NBA season. He is universally liked by people from all ages, races and backgrounds. He has earned a lot of money over the years and has invested wisely. He is wise enough to understand that he could never spend it all, so he has made the conscious decision to “bless” somebody every day that he is alive. He is the guy who takes selfies, signs autographs and talks with strangers. He is also the guy who goes out of his way to buy things for complete strangers. He does this every time that he goes out. It’s his way of paying it forward.
“I wake up every day and I try to do something positive, I try to lift a person’s spirits. If I stick to those principles, I think I’m doing pretty good as a man in this society.”
Joe’s Perspective: You might say to yourself, “It’s easy for him to be that nice, he’s rich.” While you would be right, he is rich, there are also a ton of wealthy people who don’t do this for others. This attitude of gratitude is a by-product of a saying his mother had: “It’s not about you, it’s about them.” He also knows what it’s like to struggle, so he wants to help others who are struggling now. He sees this as his responsibility.
My other perspective is that it’s easy to be impressed by Shaq’s gestures and go back to your normal life. However, we can all have the same attitude, we can all have an “attitude of gratitude” and we can all “wake up every day and try to lift someone’s spirits.” It doesn’t cost any money and you don’t have to be an adult. It can start with a decision. From that decision, you might be surprised at what you can do for others in a given day. I hope you try it.
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i think it’s very generous that shaq is giving back after getting so much. it shows what a real sport he is
Shaq stays loyal and humble towards his community and it’s great.
He stuck to his ideas of retuning what he can to his community.
that is his loyalty.
He was loyal by giving a little kind a toy
shaq is giving to other people to show good and showing sympathy
Shaq is showing compassion to people because he is a giving person, he is giving back for what he has earned. He’s earned a lot of money throughout his career of everything he has done, and he is giving back to everyone and being a good compassionate person. He has earned everyone’s trust just by being a good person, I’ve never met him but I would trust him with my life.
I think it is nice that he gave to other less fortunate
This shows Shaq showing compassion to people who are in more need of money and help than him.
Shaq has compassion for them because he has felt what they have to go through so he wants to help them.
shaq was putting his time into making people happy and joyful and its nice because that shows people that not all big sucsecful people are rude or just ignore you
Shaq shows leadership and gives back to the children
This blog shows leadership because Shag blessed kids everyday and now he inspired other people to do what he did
I Believe Shaq is the best person to be around he gives back to his community and is always a helping hand to each community he comes around to be a leader
He is being a good person and giving instead of being a bad person.
This shows kindness, you never no wat a person is going through so it’s always important to spread happiness/kindness
I think shaq is very inspirational because he gives back every chance he can.
He’s in the hall of fame . HE IS VERY WISE , and he a commissioner on TNT durning the nba season
Shaquille O’Neal is a resigned NBA Hall of Famer. He is as yet a pundit on TNT during the NBA season. He is all around loved by individuals from all ages, races and foundations. He has brought in a ton of cash throughout the long term and has contributed shrewdly. He is savvy to the point of understanding that he would never spend everything, so he has settled on the cognizant choice to “favor” someone each day that he is alive. He is the person who takes selfies, signs signatures and talks with outsiders. He is likewise the person who makes a special effort to purchase things for complete outsiders. He does this each time that he goes out. It’s his approach to showing preemptive kindness.
shaq is a guy i want to be like and give back to the community and he never forget where he came from
shaq is just being nice & is giving back to the community . more blessings will happen for him
Stay humble and ready
Stay humble and ready for anything cause life is challenging and not for the weak
Stay safe and ready for anything cause life is challenging and not for the weak
Being great at anything you do
my thoughts after viewing this story is that Shaq shows kindness by giving back to his community, and is also very inspirational.
I liked this because it shows that there is still good in the world. It makes Shaq feel like a better person and the people around him.
I love how it shows that there is still good in the world. It makes Shaq feel better and the people around him.
I think it is very good and nice that shaq does what he does. he has had so much for himself and he’s giving back and it’s making a difference and shows he’s a good person
I think shaq is a great person and was raised right and i think more people should be like him.
shaq is a giving person who loves to give back to his community every time he’s in the store
I think that this is a great thing he shows that he was great full for how much he has earned and makes kids feel loved and overall is a good thing to do.
I think it is pretty cool that Shaq does all of these things to help people woth his own money
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I think it’s very sweet for Shaw to be giving back especially since he’s doing it with his own money, it shows he actually cares instead of just doing it for fame.
I think it’s very sweet for Shaw to be giving back especially since he’s doing it with his own money, it shows he actually cares instead of just doing it for fame
I think that Shaq is an inspiration and more people should have that same mindset.
I love Shaq and he is doing a great thing in this world. he shows great character and great leadership with everything that he does. he is just amazing.
You should give back to your community and not be greedy.