I say get an education. Become an electrician, a mechanic, a doctor, a lawyer - anything but a fighter. In this trade, it's the managers that make the money and last the longest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali advises pursuing stable careers over boxing, noting managers profit more than fighters.
- In plain terms
- He suggests becoming a doctor or lawyer instead of a fighter because managers make more money.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose a career path with better long-term stability and earnings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What factors should guide career choices?
- How do you weigh passion against stability?
Another view
Not everyone has the option to choose other careers due to circumstances.
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