Mark Cuban’s confession has caused me to re-think the negative connotation I’ve attached to whining:

Whining is the first step towards change. Its the moment when you realize something is very wrong and that you have to take the initiative to do something about it.

People who dont whine are punching bags.

Reminds me of this card by Hugh:

Business is change. Whining is step one toward change. Are you a whiner or a punching bag? Are you hiring any whiners?

Parenting tip: If you have young children, you might pause before you scold them about their latest whine-fest. They might simply be developing their skills as future change agents