Mark Cuban just called out the nostalgia trap—you know, that narrative where everything was simpler and more achievable back in the day? He's pointing out something most people conveniently forget: when he graduated, unemployment hit 20% and interest rates sat at 15%. Those aren't exactly ideal launching conditions. The guy built his empire not despite harsh economic circumstances, but literally during them. Makes you wonder what that says about the whole "things were easier before" argument. Economic headwinds existed then, exist now—just in different forms. The real difference? Mindset and adaptability beat market conditions every single time.