Haile Gebrselassie Fun of Sports Money

Haile Gebrselassie Money Quotation saying sports used to be about the fun and has become more about the wealth it can create. Haile Gebrselassie said:
 

 

“My father thought sport was something fun – he didn’t know it was a way to make money’ — Haile Gebrselassie

This quote from Haile Gebrselassie suggests that his father viewed sports and athletic activities primarily as a form of leisure and entertainment rather than a potential career path or money-making venture.

The best interpretation is that Gebrselassie’s father encouraged him to participate in running as a recreational pastime for enjoyment and exercise, without necessarily recognizing it could become Gebrselassie’s profession and source of income.

According to Gebrselassie, his father saw sports in non-commercial terms and did not foresee the possibility that Gebrselassie could turn his athletic talents into a lucrative livelihood.

The implication is that Gebrselassie’s father considered sports mainly as a fun hobby rather than appreciating its potential as a vehicle for achieving financial success through competitive excellence.

Haile Gebrselassie on Broke with Plenty

Haile Gebrselassie Money Quotation saying without supporting passion or principle, life has no value to one who gathers and hoards cash. Haile Gebrselassie said:
 

 

“If you’re planning only to make money and nothing else, you’ll be broke” — Haile Gebrselassie

This quote from Haile Gebrselassie suggests that pursuing money as the sole objective or priority in life is a flawed strategy that will ultimately lead to financial ruin.

Haile Gebrselassie on Ethiopian Investment

Haile Gebrselassie Money Quotation saying spending and investing is best done close to home and where you understand the impact the cash can have there. Haile Gebrselassie said:
 

 

“It is not my duty to spend my money in my country, but it is what I want to do. There is nowhere else I would like to invest” — Haile Gebrselassie

As we discussed previously, this quote from Haile Gebrselassie suggests that while he has no obligation to reinvest his wealth within his home nation of Ethiopia, he chooses to do so out of personal preference and priorities.

The best interpretation is that Gebrselassie feels a strong desire to support his country’s economy and community through job and wealth creation by using his financial resources to fund businesses and development projects within Ethiopia.

While he could pursue opportunities abroad for potentially higher returns, Gebrselassie implies that giving back to the place and people who helped shape him is more important.

The quote conveys Gebrselassie’s patriotic values and commitment to his country above purely profit-driven motives. It seems he finds the greatest fulfillment investing in Ethiopia’s future rather than seeking highest returns elsewhere.