10 Money Lessons from Mark Cuban for Financial Success

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Whether you know him as one of the most successful sharks on “Shark Tank” or as the former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban is known for his financial prowess. After all, the guy became a billionaire at just 37. By emphasizing the importance of hard work, making smart financial decisions, and being proactive, the entrepreneur and investor believes anyone can achieve financial freedom. Here are 10 quotes by Cuban on how to find the right strategies to reach your money goals.

1. “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once.”

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2. “Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it all away from you.”

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JD Lasica (CC BY)

3. “There’s no one more competitive than me. Business is a sport.”

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ChinaImages/Deposit Photos

4. “If you can’t admit a failure, you’re not an entrepreneur. You are not a good business person. There’s nothing brilliant about what you are doing.”

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5. “When you’ve got 10,000 people trying to do the same thing, why would you want to be 10,001?”

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Jean_Nelson/Deposit Photos

6. “Is the glass half full or half empty? All I know is I wanna be the guy pouring the water.”

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Robin L Marshall/Getty Images

7. “Be prepared. Figure out how to apply your idea. Grind … do the work.”

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8. “You need to turn over every rock and open every door to learn your industry. This process never ends.”

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Joshua Reed Eakle via X

9. “If you’re prepared and you know what it takes, it’s not a risk. You just have to figure out how to get there. There is always a way to get there.”

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10. “Pay off your debt first. Freedom from debt is worth more than any amount you can earn.”

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Alina Wang

From Queens, New York, Alina has a Bachelors degree in Corporate Communications from CUNY Baruch and enjoys writing and creating content on a variety of topics, including lifestyle, politics, and, of course, wealth trends. Find her on X @atlasseventeen