Mark Cuban says getting fired taught him how to be a better entrepreneur

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Mark Cuban at the Punchbowl News Conference at Union Station on March 10, 2026 in Washington, DC
Billionaire Mark Cuban said he turned career setbacks into lessons that shaped his success as an entrepreneur.

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4 things to do if you get fired from your job

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Job coaches say you shouldn't lie in interviews, but you don't need to go into too much detail about why your last role didn't work out.

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I left a job I loved for another that paid more, only to be fired 6 months later. I regret choosing money over work culture.

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Eric Carrell quit his job when he got a higher offer. Six months later, he was fired from the new role.

Eric Carrell

I was fired from my new job after 3 days. It taught me that mental health is more important than earning money.

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Calli Nguyen planned to quit but was fired from her director role within three days of starting the job.

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