Comments on: What Are You Destined to Be ? http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/ the mark cuban weblog Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:20:22 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Nikola Dachev http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40579 Nikola Dachev Fri, 02 May 2008 14:53:48 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40579 Lesser minds tend to say they have all the answers and that\'s because they don\'t ask many/proper questions to themselves. I must object though. I must object to your dept thesis though a dept can be a powerful learning experience and help with later dreams.<br><br>While young I have had several tight turns in my life so far and am still not in the slightest sure about the destiny of mine. Knowing what comes can be a bigger dream killer than dept IMO. Lesser minds tend to say they have all the answers and that\’s because they don\’t ask many/proper questions to themselves. I must object though. I must object to your dept thesis though a dept can be a powerful learning experience and help with later dreams.

While young I have had several tight turns in my life so far and am still not in the slightest sure about the destiny of mine. Knowing what comes can be a bigger dream killer than dept IMO.

]]> By: Billy Gamble http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40575 Billy Gamble Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:36:08 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40575 I thought the being bored at work and learning programming was funny.<br><br>I did that at one of my jobs in 2000. It was so slow I sat in front of a computer and taught myself HTML. It was pretty obessive for a long time when I first started learning it and hard to put down. I thought the being bored at work and learning programming was funny.

I did that at one of my jobs in 2000. It was so slow I sat in front of a computer and taught myself HTML. It was pretty obessive for a long time when I first started learning it and hard to put down.

]]> By: Peter http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40572 Peter Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:30:50 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40572 Thanks for the words into sentences. I have had some of the same discoveries on my current journey.<br><br>For me, the less I own in pursuing what makes happy the easier<br>it becomes to carry the burden of truest intentions of what I seek.<br><br>Fistfull of mistakes is better than a handfull of regrets is how I always try to do business.<br><br>Have you seen that Google testing a search box for site search within general search results?<br><br>My position has always been throwing millions of crap up against the wall with millions of results is worth what?<br><br>Google adsense is as good as buying a movie ticket, paying extra to get ahead of the line into the theater but never getting a seat to actually watch it.<br><br>Claiming a stake of the search market just to do it slighlty different is a waste of money.<br><br>Craigslist really showed how not to think like a big shot and think that if I only had millions I could take a bite out of the Google share.<br><br>You better off making the best porn search engine that money can build, it that\'s your interest, than trying to compete with Google heads up.<br><br>Last but not least. History repeats itself alot so when you hear about the elderly people who used IBM stock as \"wallpaper\" and thirty years later it was worth millions is exactly what Microsoft is today.<br><br>If I had the money to buy and forget about it 20 years it would be Microsoft because that will be the first 1,000/per share stock and expect them to slowly start buying it back. Thanks for the words into sentences. I have had some of the same discoveries on my current journey.

For me, the less I own in pursuing what makes happy the easier
it becomes to carry the burden of truest intentions of what I seek.

Fistfull of mistakes is better than a handfull of regrets is how I always try to do business.

Have you seen that Google testing a search box for site search within general search results?

My position has always been throwing millions of crap up against the wall with millions of results is worth what?

Google adsense is as good as buying a movie ticket, paying extra to get ahead of the line into the theater but never getting a seat to actually watch it.

Claiming a stake of the search market just to do it slighlty different is a waste of money.

Craigslist really showed how not to think like a big shot and think that if I only had millions I could take a bite out of the Google share.

You better off making the best porn search engine that money can build, it that\’s your interest, than trying to compete with Google heads up.

Last but not least. History repeats itself alot so when you hear about the elderly people who used IBM stock as \”wallpaper\” and thirty years later it was worth millions is exactly what Microsoft is today.

If I had the money to buy and forget about it 20 years it would be Microsoft because that will be the first 1,000/per share stock and expect them to slowly start buying it back.

]]> By: Shane http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40570 Shane Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:50:51 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40570 Passion and destiny can be the sure road to success...and calamity.<br><br>I got my start on a TI-99/4A as well. We picked ours up when prices hit the floor. Then I spent hours upon hours as a 12-year-old writing questing games and even music videos. All the right stuff was there -- the God-given talent, the passion, the excitement, the timing...all that. Yet I ended up in a very different place in life. Was that destiny?<br><br>My son came in second place on the Mavs video competition. So he got some tickets to a Mavs game. He\'s euphoric while I\'m asking him the question: \"How can you get so excited about a bunch of guys that are millionaires by simply playing a game?\" His response is, of course, \"Dad, you just don\'t get it.\" But I think I do -- we get excited about people who fulfill their destiny with outlandish success, and we should.<br><br>We\'re all destined for that outlandish success but we can derail ourselves with both major and minor decisions along the way. Thankfully, the journey goes on and Jeremiah 29:11 remains the truth! Passion and destiny can be the sure road to success…and calamity.

I got my start on a TI-99/4A as well. We picked ours up when prices hit the floor. Then I spent hours upon hours as a 12-year-old writing questing games and even music videos. All the right stuff was there — the God-given talent, the passion, the excitement, the timing…all that. Yet I ended up in a very different place in life. Was that destiny?

My son came in second place on the Mavs video competition. So he got some tickets to a Mavs game. He\’s euphoric while I\’m asking him the question: \”How can you get so excited about a bunch of guys that are millionaires by simply playing a game?\” His response is, of course, \”Dad, you just don\’t get it.\” But I think I do — we get excited about people who fulfill their destiny with outlandish success, and we should.

We\’re all destined for that outlandish success but we can derail ourselves with both major and minor decisions along the way. Thankfully, the journey goes on and Jeremiah 29:11 remains the truth!

]]> By: Saman http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40569 Saman Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:27:47 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40569 I would love to Be that which I am, do the things which I have come to learn I excel at. Nobody told me what they were - at times I thought I knew what I was destined for. I had to work my way through all the external influences - the teachers, the parents - and at times, myself (poor judgement, lack of clarity, curiosity nearly killed the Saman). But looking back, all of it was necessary.<br><br>As of current, I am that which I inherently always was and will be. I am daily getting my startup business closer to its launch, and I am doing so with a focused intent of making change ($ and social change)by radically redefining doing business online as we all know it! <br><br>I come from a family of business owners, and I have always enjoyed business. I would go one step further in saying that I always had a vague notion that this would be my Destiny - the very word is terribly binding, I mean, what am I? Some sort of pre fabricated, predictable clump of matter, totally immune from any and all life-changing forces? <br><br>I don\'t know. I\'m loving what I do and I am doing it as best as I can. <br><br>So pretty much, Man (You don\'t call me Saman, it feels strange to call you Mark) whose blog inspired me to add my comment, everything\'s up for grabs - everything changes, everything can be learned and unlearned, THUS, don\'t ever deny doing more than that which you are already doing or have done with your life - <br><br>Saman Baghestani, <br>Inventor of www.WeMakeChange.com, aiming to be live by late summer of \'08 I would love to Be that which I am, do the things which I have come to learn I excel at. Nobody told me what they were – at times I thought I knew what I was destined for. I had to work my way through all the external influences – the teachers, the parents – and at times, myself (poor judgement, lack of clarity, curiosity nearly killed the Saman). But looking back, all of it was necessary.

As of current, I am that which I inherently always was and will be. I am daily getting my startup business closer to its launch, and I am doing so with a focused intent of making change ($ and social change)by radically redefining doing business online as we all know it!

I come from a family of business owners, and I have always enjoyed business. I would go one step further in saying that I always had a vague notion that this would be my Destiny – the very word is terribly binding, I mean, what am I? Some sort of pre fabricated, predictable clump of matter, totally immune from any and all life-changing forces?

I don\’t know. I\’m loving what I do and I am doing it as best as I can.

So pretty much, Man (You don\’t call me Saman, it feels strange to call you Mark) whose blog inspired me to add my comment, everything\’s up for grabs – everything changes, everything can be learned and unlearned, THUS, don\’t ever deny doing more than that which you are already doing or have done with your life –

Saman Baghestani,
Inventor of http://www.WeMakeChange.com, aiming to be live by late summer of \’08

]]> By: Jim Hisle http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40568 Jim Hisle Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:06:26 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40568 Mark,<br><br>And \"Yes\" I am still a diehard Mav\'s fan!<br><br>Jim Mark,

And \”Yes\” I am still a diehard Mav\’s fan!

Jim

]]> By: Jim Hisle http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40536 Jim Hisle Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:15:45 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40536 Hey Mark, I guess your destiny is to use your power and leverage to manipulate the stock market for your own personal gain.I am referring to China Fire (CFSG) by shorting this stock before you released a smear piece that caused many small retail investors like myself to lose a bunch of money. I personally lost over 6 figures from your exploitation and manipulation of your power. I am sure that you justify what you did, but it was objectively wrong, immoral and unethical. You committed a sophisticated form of theft. At least a common thief is honest with their intentions when they say, \"this is a stick up!\" I dare you to post this! Hey Mark, I guess your destiny is to use your power and leverage to manipulate the stock market for your own personal gain.I am referring to China Fire (CFSG) by shorting this stock before you released a smear piece that caused many small retail investors like myself to lose a bunch of money. I personally lost over 6 figures from your exploitation and manipulation of your power. I am sure that you justify what you did, but it was objectively wrong, immoral and unethical. You committed a sophisticated form of theft. At least a common thief is honest with their intentions when they say, \”this is a stick up!\” I dare you to post this!

]]> By: Mitchell http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40566 Mitchell Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:14:27 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40566 <br>Great blog!<br>Overall, I\'m just happy to wake up in the morning to enjoy and share this gift of life! All our emotions, senses, inventions, etc... is a gift! A gift must be respected and used with the utmost responsibility, and so with that comes all that you mentioned! But, no matter what we do and what we don\'t, we must never forget that its all a gift, and its OK when things don\'t go as we expected, and its very OK when they do! All is so powerfully addictive; a gift above and beyond all others! <br> Great blog!
Overall, I\’m just happy to wake up in the morning to enjoy and share this gift of life! All our emotions, senses, inventions, etc… is a gift! A gift must be respected and used with the utmost responsibility, and so with that comes all that you mentioned! But, no matter what we do and what we don\’t, we must never forget that its all a gift, and its OK when things don\’t go as we expected, and its very OK when they do! All is so powerfully addictive; a gift above and beyond all others!

]]> By: Jean-Louis http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40565 Jean-Louis Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:57:25 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40565 Mark,<br>Thanks a lot for that very inspirational post. Your analysis about the rush into owning something speaks to me and shows what life priorities should be. I am also a big fan of the lifelong learning attitude which is not yet something very trendy in my country (France). <br>Kind regards, JLT Mark,
Thanks a lot for that very inspirational post. Your analysis about the rush into owning something speaks to me and shows what life priorities should be. I am also a big fan of the lifelong learning attitude which is not yet something very trendy in my country (France).
Kind regards, JLT

]]> By: Marisa http://blogmaverick.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40537 Marisa Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:55:33 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2008/03/09/what-are-you-destined-to-be/#comment-40537 Good post, just catching up on your blog. I agree with you on the learning aspect... you can do anything if you know how to learn. I can and do wear so many different hats.... and I just keep learning more things and aquiring more hats and maybe someday I\'ll be able to focus it all enough to make it work. <br><br>And yes, shedding stuff that bogs down your mind is very important to figuring out what the hell you supposed to do. I\'m still young, but looking back my life has been through so many different focuses... and by the time I\'m 40, I figure one of these will hit just right... and I\'m sure even then, I\'ll be on to something else again. Good post, just catching up on your blog. I agree with you on the learning aspect… you can do anything if you know how to learn. I can and do wear so many different hats…. and I just keep learning more things and aquiring more hats and maybe someday I\’ll be able to focus it all enough to make it work.

And yes, shedding stuff that bogs down your mind is very important to figuring out what the hell you supposed to do. I\’m still young, but looking back my life has been through so many different focuses… and by the time I\’m 40, I figure one of these will hit just right… and I\’m sure even then, I\’ll be on to something else again.

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