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Start Something That Matters

Author:
Blake Mycoskie
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Blake Mycoskie
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Book
25
Narrator
7
Release Date
September 6, 2011
Duration
4 hours 48 minutes
Summary
Love your work, work for what you love, and change the world—all at the same time.
 
What matters most to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you don’t have to choose—and that you’ll find more success if you don’t. That’s the breakthrough message of TOMS’ One for One movement. You don’t have to be rich to give back and you don’t have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at once—right now.  
 
In Start Something That Matters, Blake Mycoskie tells the story of TOMS, one of the fastest-growing shoe companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from such other innovative organizations as method, charity: water, FEED Projects, and TerraCycle. Blake presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering your core story to being resourceful without resources; from overcoming fear and doubt to incorporating giving into every aspect of your life. No matter what kind of change you’re considering, Start Something That Matters gives you the stories, ideas, and practical tips that can help you get started. 
 
Why this book is for you:
 
• You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job.
• You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world—all at the same time.
• You’re inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start.
• You’re curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away.
• You’re looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community.
 
You’re ready to start something that matters.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Kelly Quittenton Jul 2016

This book not only inspired me, but has motivated me in my personal journey as well as my entrepreneurial endeavors. I have listened to it all the way through 2x, looking to make a 3rd. It is refreshing to see people make a difference, make a mold and push through barriers. Even more so, to learn leadership and master it, with treating people like you want to be treated plus some, while making a difference is unbelievable! I am a huge fan and wish I would have read this book/listened to it sooner. #foreverchanged

Profile Avatar Elizabeth Maturino Sep 2015

Very inspirational book. Definitely made you see a more humanitarian side of business practices.

Start Something That Matters

Start Something That Matters

Author: Blake Mycoskie
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