Mark Cuban

“Every no gets me closer to a yes.”

“Sales cures all.”

“Sweat equity is the most valuable equity there is.”

“Because 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.”

“Don't start a company unless it's an obsession and something you love.”

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

“What I’ve learned is that if you really want to be successful at something, you’ll find that you put the time in. You won’t just ask somebody if it’s a good idea, you’ll go figure out if it’s a good idea.”

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”

“If you're not prepared, it's going to be a short search.”

“Creating opportunities means looking where others are not.”

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

“It’s not about money or connections — it’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone.”

“Treat your customers like they own you. Because they do.”

“I love to compete. To me, business is the ultimate sport.”

“Success is about making your life a special version of unique that fits who you are—not what other people want you to be.”

“Know your core competencies and focus on being great at them.”

“The greatest competitive advantage is to allow your employees to be who they are.”

“You've gotta be differentiated and unique. You've gotta know what your core competency is and be great at it.”

“I'm a believer that you accomplish much, much more with honey than vinegar.”

“Always wake up with a smile knowing that today you are going to have fun accomplishing what others are too afraid to do.”