{
  "id": 16866527,
  "title": "Mark Cuban took off his watch the day he became a millionaire: ‘I wanted to be able to control my own time’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/mark-cuban-took-off-his-watch-the-day-he-became-a-millionaire-i",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/28/mark-cuban-took-off-his-watch-the-day-he-became-a-millionaire-i-wanted-to-be-able-to-control-my-own-time/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur, revealed on The Diary of a CEO podcast that his first action after becoming a millionaire was to remove his watch. He explained that he wanted to have control over his own time, not be at the mercy of someone else's schedule. Cuban, now worth an estimated $10.6 billion, said his parents were always obligated to their employers, unlike him. Despite no longer adhering to the no-wear policy, Cuban continues to advocate for people to control their own time and dress to make a statement. His journey to success began with his family's working-class background, and his desire to stand out led him to unconventional methods, such as wearing a shirt with profanity and stapling ripped jeans. Cuban's drive for success was evident even before he had billions, and his current focus on Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs showcases his continued desire to control his own destiny.",
  "summary": "The now-billionaire said his first big payday wasn’t about luxury. It was about getting control of his own time.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}