Comments on: Success and Motivation, Part 3 http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/ the mark cuban weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:01:02 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: James http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1268 James Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:56 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1268 I’m a new reader, and i know sounds bad, but i just learned of your name on TV, and thought you were an interesting person which I ran to my computer and googled you up. You are one of my many role models, and look forward to reading more of your stuff! Its no lie when people say its inspiring, educational, and in some cases an eye opener! Good job Mark!! But i just had to comment on that person who thinks becoming a billionaire is just plain luck... a comment that to me is unacceptable, because it goes against my belief that anything is possible especially when your drive, your desire, and your passion is involved. It really depends on how you view it I guess. To some the cup is half empty but others half full. When you begin setting yourself up with limits, its hard to break free from them. Yes business contains a certain amount of luck, but i think what Mark is saying is, when u work hard, and live to do better, its not a question of your current situation, because u are always able to make the best of it--its how hard and bad you want it whether u know it or not. Now I’m no millionaire, but don’t u sometimes make money and just have a blast making it... maybe during those moments you think bigger and more strategically… I’ve had nights where I worked for days straight because I was having a blast and making real progress. Maybe being a millionaire is just a stepping stone to becoming something more. Why quit? Why limit yourself to having only a set value? Would you want to limit yourself to being in love if you knew there were people that were madly in love? Something more, is something anyone can be and have. Be more positive. james I’m a new reader, and i know sounds bad, but i just learned of your name on TV, and thought you were an interesting person which I ran to my computer and googled you up. You are one of my many role models, and look forward to reading more of your stuff! Its no lie when people say its inspiring, educational, and in some cases an eye opener! Good job Mark!!

But i just had to comment on that person who thinks becoming a billionaire is just plain luck… a comment that to me is unacceptable, because it goes against my belief that anything is possible especially when your drive, your desire, and your passion is involved.

It really depends on how you view it I guess. To some the cup is half empty but others half full. When you begin setting yourself up with limits, its hard to break free from them. Yes business contains a certain amount of luck, but i think what Mark is saying is, when u work hard, and live to do better, its not a question of your current situation, because u are always able to make the best of it–its how hard and bad you want it whether u know it or not.

Now I’m no millionaire, but don’t u sometimes make money and just have a blast making it… maybe during those moments you think bigger and more strategically… I’ve had nights where I worked for days straight because I was having a blast and making real progress. Maybe being a millionaire is just a stepping stone to becoming something more. Why quit? Why limit yourself to having only a set value? Would you want to limit yourself to being in love if you knew there were people that were madly in love?

Something more, is something anyone can be and have. Be more positive.
james

]]> By: Michael B http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1269 Michael B Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:56 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1269 Well, everyone loves fairy tales. If Mark's rags to riches story inspires you to do better, then I guess his story is serving some purpose to someone. I just see some bloke who had a modestly successful business who decided to sell tulips at the exact same moment that everyone had a temporary fit of insanity and paid ridiculous amounts of money for tulips. Well, the tulips all died next year (go visit www.broadcast.com and tell me if you'd spend a billion dollars on that), everyone who paid for it feels kind of stupid for doing it, and most people, insttead of seeing the situation for what it is (a fantastic lucky-ass gets lots of money for something worthless), everyone is gobsmitten by his wealth and think he's some kind of VISIONARY! If you really think all of the billionaires out there today weren't just lucky asses, but actually did it by sheer willpower, then why the hell have they all stopped at a billion? Did they run out of positive attitude? Bill Gates is 60x more than Mark Cuban is. Why turn off the motivation now? Do it again and be a TRILLIONAIRE! It's EASY! Here, there's a step by step guide at http://www.blogmaverick.com/entry/7054941172873585 that'll show you how to get whatever you wish for! Well, everyone loves fairy tales. If Mark’s rags to riches story inspires you to do better, then I guess his story is serving some purpose to someone.

I just see some bloke who had a modestly successful business who decided to sell tulips at the exact same moment that everyone had a temporary fit of insanity and paid ridiculous amounts of money for tulips.

Well, the tulips all died next year (go visit http://www.broadcast.com and tell me if you’d spend a billion dollars on that), everyone who paid for it feels kind of stupid for doing it, and most people, insttead of seeing the situation for what it is (a fantastic lucky-ass gets lots of money for something worthless), everyone is gobsmitten by his wealth and think he’s some kind of VISIONARY!

If you really think all of the billionaires out there today weren’t just lucky asses, but actually did it by sheer willpower, then why the hell have they all stopped at a billion? Did they run out of positive attitude? Bill Gates is 60x more than Mark Cuban is.

Why turn off the motivation now?

Do it again and be a TRILLIONAIRE! It’s EASY! Here, there’s a step by step guide at http://www.blogmaverick.com/entry/7054941172873585 that’ll show you how to get whatever you wish for!

]]> By: calling cards http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1270 calling cards Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:56 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1270 Pretty much nothing seems worth bothering with, but so it goes. My mind is like a complete blank, but it's not important. Eh. http://www.phonebell.net/ Pretty much nothing seems worth bothering with, but so it goes. My mind is like a complete blank, but it’s not important. Eh.
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]]> By: cialis http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1271 cialis Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:56 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1271 Find Success with cialis Find Success with cialis

]]> By: runescape money http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1272 runescape money Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:56 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1272 Reading these posts makes me realize that although I can find life after school from a job that my CPA Uncle can offer me and going from there, it’s going to take much more work during school if I want to make a mark in the business world. I see now that I have to work harder than my peers and although that’s what I’ve heard all my life, your story has molded it into my mind. Reading these posts makes me realize that although I can find life after school from a job that my CPA Uncle can offer me and going from there, it’s going to take much more work during school if I want to make a mark in the business world. I see now that I have to work harder than my peers and although that’s what I’ve heard all my life, your story has molded it into my mind.

]]> By: wow powerleveling http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1273 wow powerleveling Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:56 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1273 I think its because that's when most people make big mistakes and they don't want to admit it. It helps me to read that you were unsure, that you worried your parents, that you went through every thing I am going through and look where you ended up. I think its because that’s when most people make big mistakes and they don’t want to admit it. It helps me to read that you were unsure, that you worried your parents, that you went through every thing I am going through and look where you ended up.

]]> By: Bret http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1225 Bret Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:55 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1225 Like the Titanic, everyone knows (as of now) the end of your rags to riches story. As someone that is in the semi-rags part of the tale, it would be nice to hear a little bit more of the reasoning and voice that alllowed you to deal with your own thoughts of failure. The lying in bed late at night at dissecting what you are and hope to achieve parts. I am asking the depth or percent of self doubt that was present during this stage of your life. Thanks, Bret Like the Titanic, everyone knows (as of now) the end of your rags to riches story. As someone that is in the semi-rags part of the tale, it would be nice to hear a little bit more of the reasoning and voice that alllowed you to deal with your own thoughts of failure. The lying in bed late at night at dissecting what you are and hope to achieve parts. I am asking the depth or percent of self doubt that was present during this stage of your life.

Thanks,
Bret

]]> By: Steve http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1226 Steve Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:55 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1226 <a href="http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txs/releases/January2003/030110-hardy.htm">This</a> Renee Hardy? http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txs/releases/January2003/030110-hardy.htm Second hit on Google. This Renee Hardy?

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txs/releases/January2003/030110-hardy.htm

Second hit on Google.

]]> By: ShadNet http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1227 ShadNet Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:55 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1227 Dang Mark, this is good stuff!.Keep it up.. Hey Mark, all I did was add an "S" and an "a" to HDNet and I created ShadNet.. Har!... Actually I catch fish for a living (Shad), and that's where it actually came from..Mark I need horsepower!..I have an interesting little "Killer App.", what do I do with it?.. Some how I have to get it into the hands of someone who makes things "happen". I can invent, but I may not have the talent to bring things to market..At Least I know that..The key I believe is figuring out how to outsmart some very big companies.. From your past writings, I think it can be done. A patent may be the key.. You can relate to it, believe me.. Will keep in touch, have to go over this patent stuff,....ShadNet.. [S+a+HDNet]... Dang Mark, this is good stuff!.Keep it up.. Hey Mark, all I did was add an “S” and an “a” to HDNet and I created ShadNet.. Har!… Actually I catch fish for a living (Shad), and that’s where it actually came from..Mark I need horsepower!..I have an interesting little “Killer App.”, what do I do with it?.. Some how I have to get it into the hands of someone who makes things “happen”. I can invent, but I may not have the talent to bring things to market..At Least I know that..The key I believe is figuring out how to outsmart some very big companies.. From your past writings, I think it can be done. A patent may be the key.. You can relate to it, believe me.. Will keep in touch, have to go over this patent stuff,….ShadNet.. [S+a+HDNet]…

]]> By: marilyn gusky http://blogmaverick.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1228 marilyn gusky Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:59:55 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/05/07/success-and-motivation-part-3/#comment-1228 Well, at least i am proud that i recognized a budding author 6 months before i was aware of this blog. I told your dad that you should consider writing a book about your beginnings. It appears that your blog is creating your first venture into that area. You always end your session with the reading wondering what happens next. I am not an editor, but, I KNOW this is good writing. I hope you stil know who i am. Gee Mark, i am sooo impressed that it is time for me to come out of retirement from all this tennis and golf. I have started a whole fan club of cuban watchers here at my club. Lets creat a job for me!!!!! Well, at least i am proud that i recognized a budding author 6 months before i was aware of this blog. I told your dad that you should consider writing a book about your beginnings. It appears that your blog is creating your first venture into that area. You always end your session with the reading wondering what happens next. I am not an editor, but, I KNOW this is good writing. I hope you stil know who i am. Gee Mark, i am sooo impressed that it is time for me to come out of retirement from all this tennis and golf. I have started a whole fan club of cuban watchers here at my club. Lets creat a job for me!!!!!

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