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Mark Cuban shares his wealth of experience and business savvy in his first published book, HOW TO WIN AT THE SPORT OF BUSINESS.
"It's New Year's resolution time, and Mark Cuban's new book offers the rationale for a good one." —BUSINESS INSIDER
Using the greatest material from his popular Blog Maverick, Cuban has collected and updated his postings on business and life to provide a catalog of insider knowledge on what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur. He tells his own rags-to-riches story of how he went from selling powdered milk and sleeping on friends' couches to owning his own company and becoming a multi-billion dollar success story. His unconventional yet highly effective ideas on how to build a successful business offer entrepreneurs at any stage of their careers a huge edge over their competitors.
"In short, [HOW TO WIN AT THE SPORT OF BUSINESS] exceeded...expectations. Short chapters...got right to the point and were not filled with 'stuffing'." —HUFFINGTON POST

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I liked it

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Wrkn
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2017-05-19
Easy read. Great pep talk. I'll re-read it!

Utterly disappointing

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Cccccccc88
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2017-05-09
With full respect to Mark Cuban's accomplishments, this book is terribly written, incoherent, full of self-indulgent useless non-sequitors, generic truisms and self-evident advice. Next to no valuable insights at all in this book other than quotations from other people. Honestly just staggeringly bad and a complete waste of money

Mark Cuban

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landoju
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2017-01-28
Mark Cuban is dead on with his vast amount of personal experiences that manifested into lucrative businesses. There's no lying or bullshitting with Cuban, he shoots straight from the hip! Great read, and in May I will have achieved my MSA -Masters Sports Administration lol Irony huh? ...

Smooth Read / Fast Information

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Rodell
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2017-01-07
This book reads as if you were kicking it on the couch with your best friend that
just came back in town to share all the Jems from the a Blackbeard’s treasure.
You can sence the energy and enthusiasm throughout his narrative. Valuable Information
coming from a hard working person like Mark is a great ROI (return on investment).

Essential Reading for Aspiring Entrepreneurs!

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BosticL
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2017-01-05
This book is so encouraging and inspirational to breaking through those barriers of starting your business! It gives you confidence that if you put in the work, you can achieve your goals,
Love Mr. Cuban!

A+

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Mmccray
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2016-11-02
A must read for entrepreneurs.

Great

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Ams1126
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2016-11-01
Smart. Concise. Humorous. Useful. Easy reading.

Loved it!

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A.Rance
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2016-08-01
Fast and fun. Finished it in 3 hours in one sitting while watching animals hunt, on 'Planet Earth: Life'. I found it to be just as humorous as it was informative. The education was well worth the expense.

You gotta read it!

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Gianhs
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2016-06-19
I purchased this book 1.5 hr ago and I just finished reading it. I could not put it down! Anyone looking for motivation and/ or anyone in business must read it. Best $5 bucks ever spent.

Im a small business owner

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Memisha kadbury
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2016-06-12
Great motivation book and some great selling tips!!!

Mark Cuban

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UHP122
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2016-06-05
Excellent, quick read. Great tuneup for anyone in business.

Just beautiful

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Oglocbabyy
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2016-05-10
This book is the meaning of personal success. Mark Cuban has to be the most straight up business man there is. Props to him, props to who ever follows him and hope everyone can earn knowledge from this book!

Great short read

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TechMonitor
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2016-05-02
Written completely from Mark Cuban's thoughts and take on business. Very down to earth feel when reading it and many can relate. Very inspirational and gets you motivated to start your own business. Overall great read. Highly recommended.

Mark is the man!

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Johnny Avila
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2016-04-11
Awesome read, enlightening and entertaining. I don't read often or as often as I should but once I started I didn't put it down, I probably used a solid 2 hours just rereading and annotating. Can't wait for the Big Read!

Amazing

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tooeasy022
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2016-04-04
Amazing

Insightful but not detailed

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lollo8075
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2016-03-27
Overall the book is extremely interesting. Mark Cuban talks about his failures in life and how these failures has led him to succeed in life and in business. Simple and easy to understand but it needs more technical explanations about his success business ventures.

Great Book

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Mo Hurst
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2016-01-05
Loved learning about Cuban. I am very much like him looking for anything I can get my hands on to help future business endeavors. Read the book front to back on the plane which was nice. Short and Sweet book that makes you think about the business world and allows you to learning from some of Cubans successes and failures.

GREAT BOOK A MUST READ AS A BUSINESS PERSON!

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Alohbrit
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2016-01-04
Good reading

The Sport of Business

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Rooney Bobinsworth III
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2015-12-25
Great book. No balls no babies. I have read this book twice and get something out of each time.

Read it in 3 day couldn't stop!!

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Vsgdggsrgfhstf
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2015-09-14
I'm a fifteen year old boy who was just interested in who is Mark. I follow the NBA a lot so I had to know who he was. Anyway I fell in love with the book. It has all the things a high school student or collage student need for the future. Mark is an amazing guy that I'll love to meet some day and do business with him.

Mark

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lomelli1
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2015-08-19
Good but not his best

Success means hustling

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softpixel
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2015-06-30
...in a good way. Mark gives a solid background history of his life's ups and downs, clearly making a case for keeping it real to stay the course. No balls, no babies!

How to win

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Jefffrombk
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2015-06-30
A Good inspirational read for anyone contemplating starting a business. Mercifully, there isn't any fluff.

Great Read!!

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Tymo2021
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2015-05-27
I would suggest this book to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of entrepreneurship or improving themselves in their current position.

Refresher with some grammatical mistakes

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MoeGreen78
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2015-04-20
I loved reading Cuban's book. Very affirmative and great reminder of what's important. It did have some grammatical mistakes, which were annoying.

Easy read. Great insight.

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yonny85
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2015-04-17
"How to Win at the Sport of Business" is a down to earth, straight to the point insight on ways to win in life and business. Mark outlines rules he has set for himself over the years and explains them quite well.. Whether your in school, wanting to start a business, already in business or even looking for a new career, this is worth reading..

Inspiring

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Ionomann
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2015-03-18
This book is so easy to read and very motivating. I got really sad when I got to the last page. I wanted to keep reading!!!!!! Write another one Mark, this time longer and include more details about your life!!!

Mark Cuban is a Wealth of Knowledge

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YunGiCe 31
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2015-03-02
This is a great read for anyone looking to start a business or just to learn from a successful business man. Lots of great insight. I don't know if anyone can read this and not be motivated!

Amazing

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Billion_Dollar_Idea
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2015-02-25
Everything in this book was very inspiring. It takes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of hardwork to make a change. We are often caught whining about how we are poor, hope one day we become rich, and hope to have all these things in life, but the fact to the matter is people never do get up and make a change. My overall view after reading this book is, it taught me how to kick myself past my limits, no matter how many times I fail in life it only takes once to get it right. Thanks Mark Cuban for this excellent book

Amazing

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Shorefishing
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2015-02-02
I took this book in deep

How go WIN

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Christian Perezzzz
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2015-01-30
Mark Cuban is a Boss! He truly is the definition of “Greatness”

How to win at the sport of business

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26.anj
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2015-01-14
Short and to the point!

Mark Cuban's book

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Haivyl Lopez
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2014-12-28
This is the second time I read this book. I recommend it 200%. It is very straightforward, very down to earth. It can be use for Business owners or corporate America employees like me. Mark talks about love what you do, get knowledge, prepare, move on....That's what it's all about, and be the best of the best no matter what you do.

how to win at the sport of business

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etnacisneros
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2014-12-26
loved the book very much. Short but straight to the point. never got bored while reading it.

Great book!

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EdgeF22
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2014-12-13
Easy/quick/motivational read. I'm entering the business world after 14 yrs of military service and looking forward to endless possibilities. Mark Cubans book helped provide honest insight on how to "make it" and win. Read it!

Easy Read (like Smooth Jazz)

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M.K. Green
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2014-12-02
I downloaded this book about a week ago and just finished it. It an awesome book to get you pumped up to tackle the world, persay. It’s geared towards business minded individuals. I wouldn’t say it’s just for sales people. It provides a lot of good insite on things grinders (people who work hard) already know, but put in a way that touches your psyche. It’s straight to the point and I think thats what makes it a smooth book. Lastly, he talks about things many of us can relate to as we strive to be the best we possibly can in whatever it is we do. Check it out. It comes highly recommended.

Amazing

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Civic98dx
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2014-11-30
The information is great, his 12 rules are phenomenal.

Great book to read

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warrenjacob
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2014-10-25
This book was great to read and was full of real world knowledge and experiences! I highly recommend reading this book over and over again!

Telling it like it is!

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RTRBama!
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2014-09-20
A great quick read to learn a honest perspective from a brilliant entrepreneur that isn't afraid to share some fundamentals of success. Well done sir!

great read

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PaulC 77
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2014-09-10
great read, would recomend to any one in any walk of life

Graduate student

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User8792
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2014-09-10
Straightforward and very useful. Cuban's determination and passion for his work is most inspiring.

Go mark!

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Jecal555
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2014-08-05
Go mark!

Good read

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Jwynn05
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2014-07-18
Very informative and a lot of information that can be used in your everyday job.

Must Read asap!!!

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Jr3six
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2014-06-18
Great insight

Simply Awesome

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sdfosu
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2014-05-03
No matter what way or field you desire to excel in, this book is an incredible lesson in basic principles that channel success and eminence. I intend to read this book repeatedly in the future and apply its invaluable truths. Mark is incredibly intense and it is no mystery how he has accomplished great feats after reading his mindset. Great stuff Mark!

Wow! Great, inspiring, motivational book

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LLyupp
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2014-03-25
So I read this book in one night. I am very inspired by Mark Cuban being a sports fan but learning about what he has done made me want to learn more about business. I am graduating soon and have a dream of being an entrepreneur, which this book does an excellent job at inspiring and motivating one to follow their dream. Thanks Mr. Cuban for the great advice offered through first hand experience and opening my eyes to a new way of thinking.

Great Read

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b-mase
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2014-03-24
This is a great book that has lessons in it that everyone can use. Mark Cuban is a business man that become successful because he worked on something he loved. That is the big take away. Be madly passionate about what industry you want to work in and remember as he states in the book " You only have to be right once."

How to Win at the Sport of Business

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RL Nagel
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2014-03-15
A great peek inside the mind of Mark Cuban. It reads the way he thinks....no bull and plenty of raw truth. He shares in totally honesty the path he took to success, what was going on in his life and mind. It leaves you with the realization that, "Hey, this guy IS REAL, He once was where I was!" Inspiring without fluff, How to Win at the sport of Business is street smarts and slightly edgy. It leads you to the choice...."Am I going to do this, or just talk about it"..... Time to go! Thanks Mark!

If you love business .. This book is for you

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BlakeBerge
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2014-03-04
Cheap, easy read. Loved all of it. Many great quotes and many good points. Finished it in one sitting. Wish it was longer. Must buy.

Food for the Soul of every samll business person on earth

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CheatedBYyou
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2014-02-04
All I can say is, worth every minute of your time to read this book. Down to earth -straight shooter, no fluff. Thanks Mark for sharing!

Great book!!

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chargersjr37
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2011-12-11
Great book, about a cool guy!!couldn't put it down, best $ I've spent on a book!! A must read!!:)

How to Win at the Sport of Business

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Your Daddy612
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2011-12-10
Good read! An inside look at Cuban's though process, business strategies, and principles for success!

How to Win at the Sport of Business.

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Annoder
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2011-12-06
One of the best things that could happen to the NBA was when Mark Cuban became an owner of a NBA team. This ePub gives a very interesting glimpse into the brain behind the Mark. Good stuff.

You gotta read this one!

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JSchaff
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2011-12-05
This is an easy, poignant manual on what Mark sees as rules for the road to personal success.
I read the whole thing in just a couple of hours and I'm glad I did. Even though I am already considered a success by others, I will use these rules to continue to strive towards further future achievements.
Thanks, Mark.

How To Win at the Sport of Business

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Ira McGraw
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2011-12-05
Great book! It was a very easy read and all of the info comes from a reliable source. Thanks Mark, for your honesty.

Thank you Mark!

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Phc_peru
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2011-12-03
Best $3.99 I have spent on a book! Thank you Mark for sharing your life into these 80 pages. I recommend this to anyone that needs to see that if they don't develop their ideas, service, or product; someone else will.
Thanks Mark
Jose

Enjoyable

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Longhorn5555
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2011-12-02
A good read about a great guy.

Great read

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Phx2k
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2011-12-02
Lots of useful and practical insights.

Great quick read

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Business dad 18234
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2011-12-02
This was much better than I expected. If you're in any type of competitive environment you will love it.

A Must Buy!!!

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Mavs #1 Fan
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2011-12-02
This the first book that I actually read from cover to cover and also the first e-book I purchase. It's straight to the point and it only took me about 3 hours to read. The tips, suggestions, and experiences that Mark shares are all beneficial for anyone that wants to start a business or for quick motivation. He succeeds in the message he is trying to deliver and more. I will also buy the hard copy and share with my friends.

Great read!!

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Ryan_Pitts
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2011-12-01
This is probably one of the best books I have written. I love that it's not filled with hypothetical business principles and examples. Mark gives real world examples and practical things you can do to help start or grow your business. Loved the book...pumped to get to work now!

One good nugget of insight and it's worthwhile

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stereoMusician
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2011-12-01
I think Mark's go-for-it grab the brass ring attitude will help aspiring entrepreneurs build our self-confidence. Think about people who tell you you can't do something. It's fun proving them wrong.

Must read!

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Luke McMillan
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2011-11-30
A must-read for business-minded people, or if you are looking at starting a business.

Great Read! Small Biz Owners must read

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Oihsoy
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2011-11-30
You may think you know Mark Cuban, but I'm sure he'll surprise you. Not only with his business acumen, but his personality & background (i.e. practical & from humble beginnings). I loved this book (or blog compilation) because it was relevant to me & my business as a small business owner. If you own a small business, are thinking of starting one, or have an entrepreneurial spirit, give it a try.

Yes

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DJ EQUITY
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2011-11-30
A must read.

Great buy

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Olpops
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2011-11-30
Awesome book, couldn't put it down. Easy read. And it's Mark Cuban you HAVE to listen to what he says, he's the man.

Amazing

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Tyler Dolph
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2011-11-29
Very inspiring, yet something I can relate to everyday. I will re-read and apply to my life for years.
"you only have to be right once".

Short, to the point, valuable if you're paying attention

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Fervor999
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2011-11-28
Very solid stuff. Well worth the couple of bucks - particularly if you read it and follow some very solid wisdom from experience...

Very good book on selling

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cusefanpa
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2011-11-28
Very easy read....no fluff, just good insight into how to focus on customers and sell.

Business

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Frost_17
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2011-11-28
Mark provides great insight into what it takes to be successful.
Every page had something that I could benefit from and for only $2.99, it's a no brainer.

Great book. Great advice for those starting a business

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The Count at Vampire Vineyards
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2011-11-28
Great book. Great advice for those starting a business

ONE OF THE BEST READS

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Gobells
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2011-11-27
Cuban writes in a way that makes it a breeze and there are nuggets beyond nuggets. Whether you run a business, work in a business, or don't even like to read...READ THIS BOOK. You'll finish it in 2 days

Great Read!!!

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ShawnHaney
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2011-11-27
Absolutely loved it... So much so I can't believe I read it ALL in one sitting. Just could not put it down once I started had to devour it ALL! Learned a lot... And Hope Mark Cuban doesn't wait long to bring us even more!!!

Great content for anyone who's competing

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rrediger
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2011-11-27
Excellent read with a treasure trove of information. No matter what level of business you are in, if you are interested in how to be successful and compete vigorously this book has it all.

Positive energy

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Blake Garrett
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2011-11-27
Mark's positive energy and enthusiasm comes out and slaps you in the face. In a world where most people tip toe around scared to say what they really think, Cuban's perspective is refreshing. If you're in business buy the book...I'm excited to go to work now. Thanks dude!

If you got some time

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Jsten5
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2011-11-27
This is a very good quick read for someone who wants to make themselves better.

Good

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Wood 14
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2011-11-26
Great read and tips. Super short, but hey it was $3.

Dah

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Chadini
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2011-11-26
Cuban is a competitive visionary who excels in common sense.

Influential

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AKJohn
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2011-11-26
I just read this short summary of Mr. Cubans inspiring and eventful life thus far in about 2 hours. What I loved the most was the list of painfully true analogies that Mark explained so thoroughly throughout each chapter. What I did not enjoy was the lack of detail (especially in the beginning of the summary.) I would LOVE to read a book based on marks first three business ventures and how he started them in chronological detail. Did this e-book inspire me? Yes, very much so, and it also left me wanting to know more. This was more of a lessons manual (which I'm sure was what Mark was aiming at) not a life story. I do hope that more detailed work comes from this man's mind within the next 5 or so years. Being a struggling BBA major that is a current junior in college I can most certainly relate to a lot of this man's inspiring journey, which intern inspires the people in this world much like myself.

Loved it!

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gabem86
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2011-11-25
Great, insightful book about business. I will definitely implement some of the stuff in here.

Great short read!!

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Mgmfly
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2011-11-25
I work in the professional sports industry and just finished my MBA. I wish I had read this book before the MBA... This was. Great and entertaining read! Just the right amount of humor, humility (scratch that no humility), great advice, and fantastic lessons. The lessons are broad enough to translate into any part of the business world. Cuban does a fantastic job sharing both his successes and failures and shows how it all has led to his success.

Lessons Learned

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Kendall Stelk
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2011-11-25
1. You only have to be right once.
2. Be passionate, and do something about it!

Great!

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asruge1
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2011-11-25
I read most of these as blog posts but great to revisit as a whole.

Amazing book

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Ericscott11
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2011-11-25
Highly recommend this book for any entrepreneur who aspires to make it. Great story, quick read. Possibly sums up all you need to really know about being great at business. Motivational read, and it's worth a lot more than the cover price. Buy it, live by it!

Worth 10x the price

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Joemanz13
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2011-11-24
Mark Cuban, like him or not gets down to simple rules of running a business. Great read and everyone can find a nugget or 3!

Fun read

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DS-Home
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2011-11-24
Easy, whitty, read filled with great insight.

His passion is contagious

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Bmac33334444
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2011-11-24
Quick, fun, inspiring read.

Mark is the man

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Stnlandr
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2011-11-24
Quick and easy read at a great price.

Cole

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Snowbrdfox
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2011-11-24
Knock-down, drag-out, to-the-point medicine for would-be entrepreneurs to get off their bums and follow their dreams. Cuban hits the nail on the head in that whining is ok, we're all winers - but if you want to be successful then do something about it! Fast read. Read it in a day.

Left me wanting more..

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Snowman29
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2011-11-24
Great book for $2.99. Can't wait for the full bio. Mark has dozens of books worth of stories waiting to be shared!!

A good, quick read

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odigitty
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2011-11-24
This was a good read for anyone in any business. I work in a non profit. I found the book motivating and simple to understand and many of the themes will apply to what I do. I enjoyed the chapter about loving what you do.

Great Quick Read

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Parkedcars
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2011-11-24
Cuban focuses on why bling is so important and how he bought the Mavs just to pick up chicks. I need way more bling in my life. Thanks Mark!!

Great Read

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Cowboy Dog
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2011-11-24
Everyone can get SOMETHING from this book, lots of simple and practical advice to nudge you off the couch and go out and be successful!

Great Business Philosphy

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NYC2SD
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2011-11-24
This book is aimed more towards a current or future business owner and/or someone in sales. Mark shares his best business practices but only uses very general examples of how he used them to be sucessful. If you are expecting a detailed biography, this is NOT it. If you want to know the beliefs of a brilliant businessman, this book will be money well spent.

Great Read!

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ealbrec
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2011-11-23
Mark Cuban's book should be required reading for everyone in business!

Director

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Svfara
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2011-11-23
Easy read, very motivational.

Excellent book

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Tonyttttttttt
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2011-11-23
Thanks Mark for writing this book. Learned lots!

Good Read

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Prostate Doc
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2011-11-22
Cuban's love for his work is refreshing in this kooky world that seems to think success is finding a way of getting out of work.

Awesome!!!

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BRFLDXXL
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2011-11-22
Truly a motivational book, that was created thinking outside the box!

Wow

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L1qu1dX
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2011-11-22
Incredible story, good to read if you have that entrepreneurial sprit in you. Totally worth it for the price. Gj Mark!