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Start Something That Matters

By Blake Mycoskie

By Blake Mycoskie

By Blake Mycoskie

By Blake Mycoskie

By Blake Mycoskie
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By Blake Mycoskie
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May 15, 2012 | ISBN 9780812981445

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Sep 06, 2011 | ISBN 9780679603528

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Sep 06, 2011 | 288 Minutes

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    About Start Something That Matters

    The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good
     
    “A creative and open-hearted business model for our times.”—The Wall Street Journal
     
    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.
     
    With every book you purchase, a new book will be provided to a child in need. One for One.™

    About Start Something That Matters

    The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good.
     
    “A creative and open-hearted business model for our times.”—The Wall Street Journal
     
    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.
     

    About Start Something That Matters

    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.

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    About Blake Mycoskie

    In 2006, Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS Shoes with a simple business model: “With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.” In 2011, TOMS launched its second One for One… More about Blake Mycoskie

    About Blake Mycoskie

    In 2006, Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS Shoes with a simple business model: “With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.” In 2011, TOMS launched its second One for One… More about Blake Mycoskie

    About Blake Mycoskie

    In 2006, Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS Shoes with a simple business model: “With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.” In 2011, TOMS launched its second One for One… More about Blake Mycoskie

    Product Details

    Category: Business | Biography & Memoir

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Random House
    May 15, 2012 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780812981445

    Category: Business | Biography & Memoir

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Random House
    Sep 06, 2011 | 224 Pages | ISBN 9780679603528

    Category: Business | Biography & Memoir | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $17.50
    Published by Random House Audio
    Sep 06, 2011 | 288 Minutes | ISBN 9780307967152
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