Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is an American businessman and investor. He is the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, Landmark Theatres, and Magnolia Pictures, and is the chairman of the HDTV cable network AXS TV. He is also a "shark" investor on the television series, Shark Tank. In 2011, Cuban wrote an e-book, How to Win at the Sport of Business, in which he chronicles his life experiences in business and sports...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth31 July 1958
CityPittsburgh, PA
CountryUnited States of America
All that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.
In the past people used to tell me to shut up a bit. But what I believe is to put out your opinion and let everyone else react. If I'm wrong I'm wrong. People are afraid to put out their opinions and get push back.
The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson or anyone in any position can control is their effort.
Creating a close connection to those you do business with has its many risks, rewards and consequences. There are few things in business I have encountered that are more difficult than firing someone, particularly if that someone has always been, or has become a friend. On the flip side, I have been rewarded with many friends.
The thrill of victory in business blows away the thrill of victory in sports. Business is a sport 24/7/365.
If you're looking where everybody else is looking, you're looking in the wrong spot.
Most people think it's all about the idea. It's not. EVERYONE has ideas. The hard part is doing the homework to know if the idea could work in an industry, then doing the preparation to be able to execute on the idea.
It's not whether the glass is half empty or half full, it's who is pouring the water. The key in business and success at any endeavor is doing your best to control your destiny. You can't always do it, but you have to take every opportunity you can to be as prepared as-and ahead of-the competition as you possibly can be.
Find something you love to do. If you don't make money at it, at least you love going to work.
I'm always afraid of failing. It's great motivation to work harder.
There is only one thing in life you can control: Your own effort.
Once you have found out what you love to do, there is only one goal: to be the best in the world at it.
We appreciate the effort Doug gave us. He went through a lot to get back. Unfortunately, it didn't work out.
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