I missed out on a pro basketball career by one cut. At 26, I bought an Irish pub with my mom instead.

Source: Business Insider

When Jareb Dougherty realized he didn't have a career in basketball, he moved home to run a restaurant with his mom. Provided by Jareb DoughertyJareb Dougherty was on track to become a semi-pro basketball player. When it didn't work out, he moved in with his mom to help out at the Irish pub in Florida, where she worked.