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“It would have been easy to judge effort by how many hours a day passed while I was at work. That's the worst way to measure effort. Effort is measured by setting goals and getting results.” quote by Mark Cuban
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“It would have been easy to judge effort by how many hours a day passed while I was at work. That's the worst way to measure effort. Effort is measured by setting goals and getting results.”

Mark Cuban

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of the Deal, 2015

Effort shouldn't be judged by time spent but by goal achievement and results produced.

In simple terms: Measure effort by outcomes, not hours.

Key Takeaway

Focus on results, not clock‑watching.

Themes

productivity goal‑setting efficiency

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

business self‑help

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • personal projects
  • entrepreneurship
  • time management

Key Concepts

performance metrics outcome orientation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What results define your effort?
  • How can you track progress without obsessing over hours?
A Different Perspective

Long‑term effort may be invisible in short‑term metrics.

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