Comments on: Success and Motivation – The Benefactor Tests http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/ the mark cuban weblog Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:04:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: B FAIS http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4071 B FAIS Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4071 marc, if you are ever in phoenix and want to play a game of horse b4 a suns game give me a holler! marc, if you are ever in phoenix and want to play a game of horse b4 a suns game give me a holler!

]]> By: Luis http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4072 Luis Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4072 Any thing that has to do with the city of Dallas or the Mavericks...I'm all for it. Plus any time you have a chance to hear an successful entrepreneur share some inside on what it takes to succeed, you should listen closely. NO BALLS NO BABIES!! Can that be the them for next season? Any thing that has to do with the city of Dallas or the Mavericks…I’m all for it. Plus any time you have a chance to hear an successful entrepreneur share some inside on what it takes to succeed, you should listen closely. NO BALLS NO BABIES!! Can that be the them for next season?

]]> By: deanna http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4073 deanna Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4073 Loved your show, can't wait till next week. Mario so far is the funniest, and most enjoyable to watch. The only thing I wasn't so sure about was the editing seemed to make you a little more cold. so I checked out the Abc website for your show, and the videos said another story that you seem to be really down to earth person. That is not greedy and spoiled. So congradulations on your success you deserve it. Loved your show, can’t wait till next week. Mario so far is the funniest, and most enjoyable to watch. The only thing I wasn’t so sure about was the editing seemed to make you a little more cold. so I checked out the Abc website for your show, and the videos said another story that you seem to be really down to earth person. That is not greedy and spoiled. So congradulations on your success you deserve it.

]]> By: Ana http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4074 Ana Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4074 Wow! I love knowing what is behind your decisions. It makes watching the show and rooting for people (like Tiffaney from my hometown-Go McAllen!)that much more enjoyable. I must admit, I've already got my favorites (Tiffaney, Mario, Dominic and the guy who loves Oprah!) but I want to see how it pans out. Oh yeah-I second the motion that you buy that girl's momma a leg if she doesn't win! I mean it...wouldn't you want someone to buy your momma a leg? I've already got the Tivo season pass all set up! Wow!
I love knowing what is behind your decisions. It makes watching the show and rooting for people (like Tiffaney from my hometown-Go McAllen!)that much more enjoyable.

I must admit, I’ve already got my favorites (Tiffaney, Mario, Dominic and the guy who loves Oprah!) but I want to see how it pans out.

Oh yeah-I second the motion that you buy that girl’s momma a leg if she doesn’t win! I mean it…wouldn’t you want someone to buy your momma a leg?

I’ve already got the Tivo season pass all set up!

]]> By: Royce Hart http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4075 Royce Hart Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4075 Thanks for giving all the go-getters out there a new role model - a hardcore competitive spirit with a sense of what's right. I'll admit it - I didn't have a clue who you were or how you found your success until I watched the first episode of "The Benefactor". Since then I've been reading a lot about you and your work. The FHM interview was hilarious; particularly that "note to self" remark. You're encouraging a lot of folks that need it. Hell, I've got your blog entry for today printed and taped to my office wall. Rock on! Thanks for giving all the go-getters out there a new role model – a hardcore competitive spirit with a sense of what’s right.

I’ll admit it – I didn’t have a clue who you were or how you found your success until I watched the first episode of “The Benefactor”. Since then I’ve been reading a lot about you and your work. The FHM interview was hilarious; particularly that “note to self” remark.

You’re encouraging a lot of folks that need it. Hell, I’ve got your blog entry for today printed and taped to my office wall. Rock on!

]]> By: Ana http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4076 Ana Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4076 Wow! I love knowing what is behind your decisions. It makes watching the show and rooting for people (like Tiffaney from my hometown-Go McAllen!)that much more enjoyable. I must admit, I've already got my favorites (Tiffaney, Mario, Dominic and the guy who loves Oprah!) but I want to see how it pans out. Oh yeah-I second the motion that you buy that girl's momma a leg if she doesn't win! I mean it...wouldn't you want someone to buy your momma a leg? I've already got the Tivo season pass all set up! Wow!
I love knowing what is behind your decisions. It makes watching the show and rooting for people (like Tiffaney from my hometown-Go McAllen!)that much more enjoyable.

I must admit, I’ve already got my favorites (Tiffaney, Mario, Dominic and the guy who loves Oprah!) but I want to see how it pans out.

Oh yeah-I second the motion that you buy that girl’s momma a leg if she doesn’t win! I mean it…wouldn’t you want someone to buy your momma a leg?

I’ve already got the Tivo season pass all set up!

]]> By: Margaret A. McGregor http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4077 Margaret A. McGregor Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4077 I just realized that I originally posted this in the wrong section. *Doh!* Looks like I'd get cut if I were on the show since my brain never seems to be in gear. Anyway.... the comments below (which I somehow placed in the Dairy Queen section. Go Figure!) are meant to be posted in this section. Sorry for the stupidity.... And feel free to laugh at my Homer Simspon *Doh!* moment of the week. --- Magz Posted Sep 15, 2004, 9:51 AM ET by Margaret A. McGregor Finally a reality show that makes people think and take responsibility for their actions! I was totally glued to my seat hoping that this was not just another "money show" where all you saw were greedy grubbers out to destroy each other for some cash. I love the lessons you've attached to each challenge, and I have no doubt that I too probably would have been cut after making some "stupid" off-hand comment. However, I was glad to learn that I'm not the only one out there who has a problem keeping their big mouth shut. I must say that I laughed my head off at the Jenga competition. Not because I thought it was silly, but rather because I know I would have lost in two seconds. I totally crumble like a cheap cookie under pressure, so it was exciting to see how William and Grayson would react to the challenge. I must say that I am annoyed though... Not at the show, but rather the fact that my Mum called in the midst of it so I didn't get to see the entire Jenga bit. *GRR!* Thank God ABC has an episode guide so I can stay on top of things, or else I would of been really ticked off. There should be a law that states "people who distract me from watching 'The Benefactor' shall be forced to be hit with basketballs by Mark Cuban. Now for a tiny confession... I will openly/honestly admit that I'm not really a sports fan, so I haven't watched any of the Mav games, but I do know that during one episode of WWE's Raw you punched Eric Bishof and that was the highlight of my year! I hate that guy! I'm not sure if the stunt was part of the show or not, but you (Mark Cuban) made it on my A list after that. That's probably a very cruel thing to say, but seeing as Eric Bishoff is a total jerk I think you'll excuse my rudeness... Anyway, I just wanted to say: 1.) Thanks for punching Eric Bishoff that one time on "RAW" and 2.) Thanks for making a reality show that makes people think and have fun at the same time. The Benefactor totally kicks ass and I cannot wait for the next episode! Until then take care, good luck with the rest of the episodes of The Benefactor, and may the Mav's kick butt in all of their future games to come. Sincerely Yours, Margaret A. McGregor I just realized that I originally posted this in the wrong section. *Doh!* Looks like I’d get cut if I were on the show since my brain never seems to be in gear. Anyway…. the comments below (which I somehow placed in the Dairy Queen section. Go Figure!) are meant to be posted in this section. Sorry for the stupidity…. And feel free to laugh at my Homer Simspon *Doh!* moment of the week. — Magz

Posted Sep 15, 2004, 9:51 AM ET by Margaret A. McGregor

Finally a reality show that makes people think and take responsibility for their actions! I was totally glued to my seat hoping that this was not just another “money show” where all you saw were greedy grubbers out to destroy each other for some cash.

I love the lessons you’ve attached to each challenge, and I have no doubt that I too probably would have been cut after making some “stupid” off-hand comment. However, I was glad to learn that I’m not the only one out there who has a problem keeping their big mouth shut.

I must say that I laughed my head off at the Jenga competition. Not because I thought it was silly, but rather because I know I would have lost in two seconds. I totally crumble like a cheap cookie under pressure, so it was exciting to see how William and Grayson would react to the challenge.

I must say that I am annoyed though… Not at the show, but rather the fact that my Mum called in the midst of it so I didn’t get to see the entire Jenga bit. *GRR!* Thank God ABC has an episode guide so I can stay on top of things, or else I would of been really ticked off. There should be a law that states “people who distract me from watching ‘The Benefactor’ shall be forced to be hit with basketballs by Mark Cuban.

Now for a tiny confession… I will openly/honestly admit that I’m not really a sports fan, so I haven’t watched any of the Mav games, but I do know that during one episode of WWE’s Raw you punched Eric Bishof and that was the highlight of my year! I hate that guy! I’m not sure if the stunt was part of the show or not, but you (Mark Cuban) made it on my A list after that. That’s probably a very cruel thing to say, but seeing as Eric Bishoff is a total jerk I think you’ll excuse my rudeness…

Anyway, I just wanted to say:

1.) Thanks for punching Eric Bishoff that one time on “RAW” and
2.) Thanks for making a reality show that makes people think and have fun at the same time. The Benefactor totally kicks ass and I cannot wait for the next episode! Until then take care, good luck with the rest of the episodes of The Benefactor, and may the Mav’s kick butt in all of their future games to come.

Sincerely Yours,

Margaret A. McGregor

]]> By: Bryan http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4078 Bryan Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4078 Hey Mark have we solved the mystery as to where the HD tape for the first show went, I really like the show and not having the HD is not only ironic but devestating. Please shere the info... :) Hey Mark have we solved the mystery as to where the HD tape for the first show went, I really like the show and not having the HD is not only ironic but devestating. Please shere the info… :)

]]> By: Richard A. Cook http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4079 Richard A. Cook Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4079 The name "Benefactor" engenders a benevolent person who is sponsoring a noble cause. How noble were some of the reasons and actions put forth by some of the contestants you picked to stay? The Jinga game contrasted two distinct choices. One, a person who showed a tremendous amount of class and self control, the other, an inane immature self-absorbed ego maniac. The female poker player was the true winner in my book, the outcome of the game was irrelevant. She pasted the far more important test. It costs nothing to conduct yourself as a gentleman in business or life for that matter. You cannot turn back the clock once you start out as a jerk and such boorish behavior may cost the chance to ever be seriously considered. You are who you pick. So who are you? Only time will tell. The name “Benefactor” engenders a benevolent person who is sponsoring a noble cause. How noble were some of the reasons and actions put forth by some of the contestants you picked to stay? The Jinga game contrasted two distinct choices. One, a person who showed a tremendous amount of class and self control, the other, an inane immature self-absorbed ego maniac. The female poker player was the true winner in my book, the outcome of the game was irrelevant. She pasted the far more important test. It costs nothing to conduct yourself as a gentleman in business or life for that matter. You cannot turn back the clock once you start out as a jerk and such boorish behavior may cost the chance to ever be seriously considered. You are who you pick. So who are you? Only time will tell.

]]> By: Shyam http://blogmaverick.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4080 Shyam Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:00:57 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/09/15/success-and-motivation-the-benefactor-tests/#comment-4080 Great blog entry Mark. Very relevant advice from someone who obviously went thru all the pain to finally see the gain. Very motivational and practical. Thanks , Shyam Great blog entry Mark. Very relevant advice from someone who obviously went thru all the pain to finally see the gain.

Very motivational and practical.

Thanks ,

Shyam

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