Talent without effort is wasted talent. And while effort is the one thing you can control in your life, applying that effort intelligently is next on the list.
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Other Mark Cuban quotes:
Forget about finding your passion. Instead, focus on finding big problems.
Recessions are the best time to start a company. Companies fail. Others hold back capital. If you are willing to do the preparation and work, it is the best time to invest in yourself and start a business.
Everyone has ideas. The first step is to learn more about your industry than anyone in the world. Otherwise there is a good chance that the lady that knows it better than you is going to kick your ass. Then you just have to go for it. No excuses. Just work your ass off.
Perfectionism is the enemy of profitability.
I used to drive around looking at the big houses, wondering how they got there. I used to love biographies about successful business people, wondering how they got there. You start to realize that if they can do it, I can do it.
I wouldn't be where I am now if I didn't fail... a lot. The good, the bad, it's all part of the success equation.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
If you really want to know where you destiny lies, look at where you apply your time.
Companies fail for lack of brains and effort.
Do your homework and know your business better than anyone. Otherwise, someone who knows more and works harder will kick your ass.
