Phil Knight's Degree: Chapter Summary

The story begins with Phil Knight going on one of his usual morning jogs, ever since high school he has been obsessed with running, however today he feels a sense of emptiness. He reflects on his past stating that he graduated from a good high school, obtained a master’s degree in business, and endured a year in the army, but he still says he feels as though he has accomplished little to nothing in his life. He explains that the one thought he couldn’t get out of his mind was selling running shoes from Japan. He goes on to explain that after presenting his idea in a business seminar, even though nobody took his idea seriously, he still saw great promise in this business venture. He began his business with a loan of $50 from his dad. He used