Comments on: Two Good Reads http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/ the mark cuban weblog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:37:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Terence Tourangeau http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4661 Terence Tourangeau Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4661 I gave my father a book for his retirement, in the hopes that it would give him a renewed outlook on life. Not only did he love it when he read it, but he lent it to every one of his friends, who subsequently bought a copy... each one of these guys was in a different walk of life, too - doctors, engineers, businessmen, mechanics... If you're looking for inspiration, looking to read an interesting story, or you're curious to see into the mind of one of the world's greatest geniuses, I highly suggest you pick up the book "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman", by Richard Feynman. It literally changed my life, and no matter what you do for a living, you'll probably take something away from it. Another fantastic read is "The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, for the sheer brilliant creativity the man had - his way of describing things and imagination literally changed the way I view the world. I may be way off topic here, but I've always found the most inspiration comes from the most unlikely sources - and the further you can branch out to pluck ideas, the more interesting life (and your career) become. But that's just me! In any case, thanks for the heads up on the stock columnist - I've been looking for someone to read, as I've got a bit of money I'm thinking of investing... so far I've found investopedia.com to be a fairly good site too! I'm not in a field which will put me in a corporate environment, but I may give that book a read because it may be another left-field source that'll come in handy some day. Thanks a bunch! (And since two other guys talked about the show.... the editing killed it for me... i wanted to see dominic and femia's homes! But i guess that's not really your fault... unless you were in the editing room!) I gave my father a book for his retirement, in the hopes that it would give him a renewed outlook on life. Not only did he love it when he read it, but he lent it to every one of his friends, who subsequently bought a copy… each one of these guys was in a different walk of life, too – doctors, engineers, businessmen, mechanics…

If you’re looking for inspiration, looking to read an interesting story, or you’re curious to see into the mind of one of the world’s greatest geniuses, I highly suggest you pick up the book “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman”, by Richard Feynman. It literally changed my life, and no matter what you do for a living, you’ll probably take something away from it.

Another fantastic read is “The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, for the sheer brilliant creativity the man had – his way of describing things and imagination literally changed the way I view the world.

I may be way off topic here, but I’ve always found the most inspiration comes from the most unlikely sources – and the further you can branch out to pluck ideas, the more interesting life (and your career) become. But that’s just me!

In any case, thanks for the heads up on the stock columnist – I’ve been looking for someone to read, as I’ve got a bit of money I’m thinking of investing… so far I’ve found investopedia.com to be a fairly good site too!
I’m not in a field which will put me in a corporate environment, but I may give that book a read because it may be another left-field source that’ll come in handy some day. Thanks a bunch!

(And since two other guys talked about the show…. the editing killed it for me… i wanted to see dominic and femia’s homes! But i guess that’s not really your fault… unless you were in the editing room!)

]]> By: Shelby Cobra http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4662 Shelby Cobra Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4662 Yeah this is a good book, and having worked in a cubicle style office, it couldn't be truer. I second the idea that it's a book that is well worth the read, and affordable for those who care about the bottom dollar :-) Yeah this is a good book, and having worked in a cubicle style office, it couldn’t be truer. I second the idea that it’s a book that is well worth the read, and affordable for those who care about the bottom dollar :-)

]]> By: Pam http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4663 Pam Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4663 My husband lost our entire savings to a penny stock scam back in 1996 and we've never recovered. The kids and I tried to get him to invest the money in Dell or Yahoo, but he didn't think they were going anywhere. :( You live and learn, but sometimes the lessons are way too hard and last way too long. My husband lost our entire savings to a penny stock scam back in 1996 and we’ve never recovered. The kids and I tried to get him to invest the money in Dell or Yahoo, but he didn’t think they were going anywhere. :(

You live and learn, but sometimes the lessons are way too hard and last way too long.

]]> By: who cares http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4664 who cares Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4664 Any Benefactor final thoughts? I would like to hear them. Any Benefactor final thoughts?
I would like to hear them.

]]> By: Phil http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4665 Phil Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4665 As for Benefactor final thoughts...i was a little disappointed that they showed Linda's house but not the other two people's, especially since it seemed like the show was stretching for material at the end (how many flashbacks did we see?). But all in all, I wish this show had been more popular because it truely had some unique aspects of it that I did not think were still possible after 5 years of reality shows. Both people losing was cool....Linda playing everyone was even cooler. Not cool? Not a single character on the show was likeable...if none of them had won and Mark just gave himself a bonus or something I would have been much happier. Also the Femia win was kinda awkward because she had almost no camera time throughout the show, so we didnt really get to know her...she kind of flew under the radar so to speak. As for Benefactor final thoughts…i was a little disappointed that they showed Linda’s house but not the other two people’s, especially since it seemed like the show was stretching for material at the end (how many flashbacks did we see?). But all in all, I wish this show had been more popular because it truely had some unique aspects of it that I did not think were still possible after 5 years of reality shows. Both people losing was cool….Linda playing everyone was even cooler. Not cool? Not a single character on the show was likeable…if none of them had won and Mark just gave himself a bonus or something I would have been much happier. Also the Femia win was kinda awkward because she had almost no camera time throughout the show, so we didnt really get to know her…she kind of flew under the radar so to speak.

]]> By: Pam http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4666 Pam Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4666 I liked Spencer, but I think Mark was right not to give him the money. I don't think he's ready for that much responsibility. But I sure felt sorry for him at the end of the show. Bad enough to lose once, but twice? He looked so awkward standing in the background while Femia got all the attention and excitement. I agree about the houses, too. I would have liked to see the others. Good twist at the end, but I would have really liked to hear what she was going to do with the money. I liked Spencer, but I think Mark was right not to give him the money. I don’t think he’s ready for that much responsibility. But I sure felt sorry for him at the end of the show. Bad enough to lose once, but twice? He looked so awkward standing in the background while Femia got all the attention and excitement.

I agree about the houses, too. I would have liked to see the others.

Good twist at the end, but I would have really liked to hear what she was going to do with the money.

]]> By: Cheryl Jackson http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4667 Cheryl Jackson Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4667 Mr. Cuban, I had the pleaure of auditioning for the benefactor. I made it to the third round and unfortunately I never received a call from you. I am an african american female and was told that you would never chose someone like me. I hope those people watched the show last night. I was so happy for the receipient. I also noticed that several people talked about your show but I want to tell you this. You gave one million dollars away, that was one percent of your fortune. Imagine if everyone would give just ONE percent of their worth to a charity of their choice, what a wonderful world this would be. If I would have won the money I would have given half to my non profit www.thetouchministry.com. Mark if you haven't already chosen a charity for the holidays please consider mine and may God bless you for blessing others. p.s. I am sure others have read this post so if you want to donate to help me feed and clothe and give toys during the holidays please match Marks donation. Keep doing what you are doing Mark and God will continue to do for you. Sincerely, Cheryl Jackson hiitscj@msn.com Mr. Cuban,
I had the pleaure of auditioning for the benefactor. I made it to the third round and unfortunately I never received a call from you. I am an african american female and was told that you would never chose someone like me. I hope those people watched the show last night. I was so happy for the receipient. I also noticed that several people talked about your show but I want to tell you this. You gave one million dollars away, that was one percent of your fortune. Imagine if everyone would give just ONE percent of their worth to a charity of their choice, what a wonderful world this would be. If I would have won the money I would have given half to my non profit http://www.thetouchministry.com. Mark if you haven’t already chosen a charity for the holidays please consider mine and may God bless you for blessing others. p.s. I am sure others have read this post so if you want to donate to help me feed and clothe and give toys during the holidays please match Marks donation. Keep doing what you are doing Mark and God will continue to do for you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Jackson
hiitscj@msn.com

]]> By: Cheryl Jackson http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4668 Cheryl Jackson Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4668 Mr. Cuban, I had the pleaure of auditioning for the benefactor. I made it to the third round and unfortunately I never received a call from you. I am an african american female and was told that you would never chose someone like me. I hope those people watched the show last night. I was so happy for the receipient. I also noticed that several people talked about your show but I want to tell you this. You gave one million dollars away, that was one percent of your fortune. Imagine if everyone would give just ONE percent of their worth to a charity of their choice, what a wonderful world this would be. If I would have won the money I would have given half to my non profit www.thetouchministry.com. Mark if you haven't already chosen a charity for the holidays please consider mine and may God bless you for blessing others. p.s. I am sure others have read this post so if you want to donate to help me feed and clothe and give toys during the holidays please match Marks donation. Keep doing what you are doing Mark and God will continue to do for you. Sincerely, Cheryl Jackson hiitscj@msn.com Mr. Cuban,
I had the pleaure of auditioning for the benefactor. I made it to the third round and unfortunately I never received a call from you. I am an african american female and was told that you would never chose someone like me. I hope those people watched the show last night. I was so happy for the receipient. I also noticed that several people talked about your show but I want to tell you this. You gave one million dollars away, that was one percent of your fortune. Imagine if everyone would give just ONE percent of their worth to a charity of their choice, what a wonderful world this would be. If I would have won the money I would have given half to my non profit http://www.thetouchministry.com. Mark if you haven’t already chosen a charity for the holidays please consider mine and may God bless you for blessing others. p.s. I am sure others have read this post so if you want to donate to help me feed and clothe and give toys during the holidays please match Marks donation. Keep doing what you are doing Mark and God will continue to do for you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Jackson
hiitscj@msn.com

]]> By: Pam http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4669 Pam Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4669 I thought, according to the Bible, we were supposed to give 10%? That's what we've always done, even though lately that 10% isn't enough to buy much more than one meal for anyone. When I heard how much the candidates had spent on campaigning, my first thought was how many people that amount of money could have made a difference to. Why not just have a boxing match and let the winner take all? Or in this day of the Internet, do it all online and save those millions and billions in travel expenses. Just divide that money up between the millions of Americans whose businesses bombed after 9/11. One thing I wanted to add to the Benefactor comments was that I was really glad to hear Mark was paying for Spencer's college. With one in college now and another one going next year, I can tell you that's worth a lot! I thought, according to the Bible, we were supposed to give 10%? That’s what we’ve always done, even though lately that 10% isn’t enough to buy much more than one meal for anyone.

When I heard how much the candidates had spent on campaigning, my first thought was how many people that amount of money could have made a difference to. Why not just have a boxing match and let the winner take all? Or in this day of the Internet, do it all online and save those millions and billions in travel expenses. Just divide that money up between the millions of Americans whose businesses bombed after 9/11.

One thing I wanted to add to the Benefactor comments was that I was really glad to hear Mark was paying for Spencer’s college. With one in college now and another one going next year, I can tell you that’s worth a lot!

]]> By: Dave http://blogmaverick.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4670 Dave Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:09 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2004/10/25/two-good-reads/#comment-4670 I can't believe it's been 25 years. Just 6 years ago I wasn't a basketball fan, let alone a Mavericks fan, but once you took over, everything changed. You brought excitement, and believe me, it worked. I started playing basketball and watching Mavs games and I haven't stopped since. You've really turned this team around, but I won't be satisfied til you bring us a championship. So keep at it. On another note, I just wanted to comment that I really dislike the logo with the weird "M" and ball shield. The "M" just doesn't relate to any of the other fonts on the current jerseys and it really bothers me. It just doesn't mean anything to me. If you only used the round horse and ball logo, I'd be perfectly happy. When I see that horse, I see the Mavs. So what do you say? Your fan for life, Dave I can’t believe it’s been 25 years. Just 6 years ago I wasn’t a basketball fan, let alone a Mavericks fan, but once you took over, everything changed. You brought excitement, and believe me, it worked. I started playing basketball and watching Mavs games and I haven’t stopped since. You’ve really turned this team around, but I won’t be satisfied til you bring us a championship. So keep at it.

On another note, I just wanted to comment that I really dislike the logo with the weird “M” and ball shield. The “M” just doesn’t relate to any of the other fonts on the current jerseys and it really bothers me. It just doesn’t mean anything to me. If you only used the round horse and ball logo, I’d be perfectly happy. When I see that horse, I see the Mavs. So what do you say?

Your fan for life,
Dave

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