'American Ninja Warrior' host Akbar Gbajabiamila's simple money secret: Live within your means. InvestInYou
During that time, he formed ideas about money that he still carries with him today."I'm OK with that," Gbajabiamila added. "Because it keeps me humble.Gbajabiamila's parents, who emigrated from Nigeria in 1974, were both business owners. His father owned a plumbing business and his mother had her own hair salon. They instilled in him the importance of saving money.
"I can hear them in their Nigerian accent: 'You better save for a rainy day, save for a rainy day,'" he said. "And to me that was the foundation of my financial literacy." When you grow up and you have a humble beginning, you realize there's certain things you can and cannot afford. ... That perspective really keeps you in a safe zone.After graduating from college, Gbajabiamila spent five years in the National Football League as a linebacker and defensive end with the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
However, Gbajabiamila struggled for the next few years before joining the NFL Network in 2012. In 2014, he became a host of "American Ninja Warrior" and he now is adding author to his resume. His book, "Everyone Can Be a Ninja," comes out this month., said it's easy to "get sucked into the lifestyle" but he tries to stay mindful about his finances.
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