It is called working your ass off. The difference is what you are willing to sacrifice. For every writer who wants balance in their life, there is a guy like me who gives up a lot to make their dreams come true. There is always going to be someone out there that knows they have to compensate for maybe having less talent with harder work and preparation.
Mark CubanThe NBA is never just a business. It's always business. It's always personal. All good businesses are personal. The best businesses are very personal.
Mark CubanYou learn in life that a lot of things are the result of effort, but some things, in terms of scale, are random.
Mark CubanEveryone has ideas. The first step is to learn more about your industry than anyone in the world. Otherwise there is a good chance that the lady that knows it better than you is going to kick your ass. Then you just have to go for it. No excuses. Just work your ass off.
Mark CubanAm I crazy to spend [millions] in contracts when I have the chance to get three layers deep into the playoffs?
Mark CubanMy first company was MicroSolutions. I worked 20 hours a day. I didn't take a vacation for 7 years. I didn't even take the time to read a fiction book. It was all about work. When I sold it, I promised myself I would never wear a watch and only wear a suit to weddings, funerals and to meet the President.
Mark Cuban