Mark Cuban, the 66-year-old billionaire entrepreneur, has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. Despite previously aiming to retire at 35, Cuban now says he’ll continue working until his dying breath. “I’m just getting started,” he declares, with no signs of fatigue or desire to hang up his boots.
Recent moves, such as leaving ABC’s “Shark Tank” and selling his majority stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, have sparked speculation about his future plans. However, Cuban insists he’s not retiring, but rather shifting his focus towards his online pharmacy, Cost Plus Drugs. He initially invested $250,000 in the company in 2018 and eventually acquired it, drawn to its mission of making medications more affordable.
Cuban’s passion for Cost Plus Drugs stems from its potential to disrupt the healthcare industry. He hopes that, ultimately, people will say, “That guy changed healthcare, and now people aren’t afraid of not being able to afford their medications.” This drive to make a meaningful impact is what fuels his relentless work ethic.
In his younger years, Cuban was a firm believer in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. He saved aggressively, invested wisely, and even retired briefly after selling his software startup, MicroSolutions, for $6 million in 1990. However, he soon realized he was too competitive to stay idle and returned to work, eventually building Broadcast.com into a billion-dollar company.
Today, Cuban’s net worth stands at approximately $5.7 billion, giving him the freedom to prioritize his competitive spirit over financial gain. He’s not alone in his desire to continue working; many Americans are now choosing to work past age 75, with some estimates suggesting that one in 10 people over 75 will continue to work by 2032.
Cuban’s attitude towards work is mirrored by fellow billionaire Bill Gates, who recently expressed his desire to follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett, who still works six days a week at 94. As Cuban puts it, “What’s better than disrupting an industry and changing it?” For him, the thrill of the chase is what drives him to keep going, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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