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“Don't start a company unless it's an obsession and something you love. If you have an exit strategy, it's not an obsession.” quote by Mark Cuban
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“Don't start a company unless it's an obsession and something you love. If you have an exit strategy, it's not an obsession.”

Mark Cuban

About This Quote

Source Interview: Forbes, 2015

True passion drives entrepreneurship; planning an exit shows lack of deep commitment.

In simple terms: Passion, not profit, fuels startups.

Key Takeaway

Follow genuine passion.

Themes

entrepreneurship obsession purpose

Mood

motivational cautionary

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • startup founding
  • product development
  • fundraising

Key Concepts

mission-driven business founder mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is your idea a passion or a profit plan?
  • How to test true obsession?
A Different Perspective

Obsession can blind to market realities.

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