By Jeremy Moser
What image first comes to mind when you hear the name LeBron James? Basketball superstar? One of the most distinguished athletes of our time? Sure, but that’s not all.
After a particularly profitable year (following an exceptionally successful career thus far), James raked in upwards of $1.2 billion in pretax earnings, giving him a net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes in June 2022.
With a diverse business and investment portfolio, LeBron James can teach us a great deal about business growth and success.
1. Staying Focused on Long-Term Goals over Short-Term Gains
LeBron James grew up in poverty in the inner city of Akron, Ohio. Facing incredible adversity as a child, the city condemned his grandmother’s house shortly after her passing. In a span of just three childhood years, he moved 12 separate times….