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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

Desperation can be a good catalyst for starting a business, especially when you have nothing to lose.

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Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

@ Lex Fridman

Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs | Lex Fridman Podcast #422

03/30/24

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Asking yourself 'What do I have to lose?' can help you assess whether you should start a startup by evaluating the worst-case scenario.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

Even when business ideas are bad, the courage to step up and believe in oneself is what truly matters.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Curiosity about the startup experience can be a valid motivation to begin your entrepreneurial journey.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

Having a huge amount of ambition and a good amount of naivety helps entrepreneurs get started; that dreamer within you enables bolder actions that others might avoid.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

Having a mix of ambition and naivety can empower entrepreneurs to take bold steps that they might not otherwise consider.

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Geoff Ralston

07/19/19

@ Y Combinator

Startups are incredibly difficult, and without a strong narrative to motivate you during tough times, you risk quitting and ultimately failing.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

If you want to take the next step in starting a business, you must be able to deal with the consequences of changing your circumstances.

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Mark Cuban

03/30/24

@ Lex Fridman

When starting a business, you need to be in a position where you're confident and prepared; if you're unsure, you're likely not ready to start.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

If you can't handle the worst-case scenario of starting a startup, your anxiety may hinder your efforts.