Dwayne Johnson explained that the lesson he learned after a teenage scuffle put him on the path to becoming "The Most Likable Person in the World."
On Instagram, Johnson posted a link to "The Profile Dossier" about his life and career, adding, "Big mahalo to writer Polina Marinova for writing this profile. Thanks for taking the time as this was a nice surprise to read."
Johnson also wrote, "From being called a 'big complicated asshole' at 15yrs old (due to fighting that led to suspension) to now being called 'the most likable person in the world' ... hey I made a little progress."
Johnson related, "True story - while I was 'serving my time' on my two week school suspension - I heard a quote that would actually help shape the rest of my life, perspective and work ethic — It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. And plus life is soooo much easier when you're not an asshole."
After the suspension, Johnson played football in high school and then in college for the University of Miami. His pro career in the Canadian Football League was brief, and he followed in his dad's footsteps, becoming a wrestling star with WWF under the stage name "The Rock." Johnson dabbled in acting on television and in film and became an action movie star with The Mummy Returns and spinoff/prequel, The Scorpion King, setting him on a path to becoming one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors.
Source: Instagram