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Original Title:	Start Something That Matters
ISBN:	1400069181 (ISBN13: 9781400069187)
Edition Language:	English

Start Something That Matters Hardcover | Pages: 189 pages

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Title	:	Start Something That Matters
Author	:	Blake Mycoskie
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 189 pages
Published	:	September 6th 2011 by Spiegel & Grau (first published January 1st 2011)
Categories	:	Nonfiction. Business. Entrepreneurship. Biography

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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 such as Method Products, 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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This book will be on my gift-giving list this Christmas, and it should be on yours. Easy and fast to read with many profound thoughts and ideas. It's partly the story of TOMS, but also the story of many other similar companies, briefly, including some sage advice for anyone who wishes to start a company with an integrated charity component. More than all that, there are pearls of wisdom in it for living well for every reader. In these challenging economic times, the message is clear. Help

This was a cool read. It was informative and cool to learn more about Toms and its commitment to world service! I am very inspired to do more and when I become a business owner, to infuse service into its culture. Their story definitely exemplifies that you can make money, and make a social impact! My favorite quote: "Someone once told me the key to staying healthy was tying his shoes..... The first step to starting the journey is simply to put on your shoes - that's all. Then the your

Redundant and self-promotional. Would recommend just Goolging TOMS shoes and reading either a one-page article or wikipedia page instead of this book.

This is Blake Mycokie's story former Amazing Race Contestant and current CEO (or has he calls himself chief Shoe Giver of ) TOMS. Toms is a business that is one for one...you by a pair of his soft simple canvas shoes made in Argentina...he will give one pair to a child in the developing world. TOMS have become style of choice for the social justice minded...making a statement with style and generosity all at the same time. Blake seem like a great guy and offer lots of great advice....Be frugal

This is really a good book. I really enjoyed reading it. In this book Blake Mycoskie reveals some inspirational stories of TOMS shoes and other companies. I really liked the story of Subway. Jared Fogiez who wanted to reduce his weight and he started taking Subway sandwich diet. Once he lost 100 pounds and it became a big news in all media. Subway presented Jared's story in a perfect way and the result was amazing, their sales shot up 20%. Overall, sales more than tripled to $11.5 billion in

It's tips are so simple and obvious, children could develop them. This book's purpose is nothing more than to be propaganda for Mycoskie's friends' companies.

Really great, easy read with a wonderful study guide online. Inspiring.