"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."

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Source: Mark Cuban: America’s Coolest Billionaire. Interview with Daniel Jimenez, finance.youngmoney.com. 2008.

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Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, known for his impactful insights on business and investment.

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