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Start Something That Matters
- Narrated by: Blake Mycoskie
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
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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 the 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 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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- John F
- 04-05-14
Good Story
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I enjoyed listening to Blake Mycoskie detail his story and how he came about TOMS. Its a story of how Blake formed the company TOMS, it's also about giving back. Sure there are companies out there who do this, yet are they as passionate at Blake? It's a good read and one that will give one food for thought.
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- miss j.
- 23-03-19
Wow just wow
This book is amazing, I love the whole Toms story, really will inspire you to do more to help other.
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- Keyur
- 15-10-15
What an inspirational story
I am a true TOMS fan after listening to this audiobook. Great insights to starting a business that matters and very well narrated.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-04-22
Inspires Action
Just "start something that matters" and course correct as you go. A very good book full of inspiring examples to do good.
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- lianghh
- 06-07-18
We’re all equipped to help another
Inspiring entrepreneur story that makes me belief in the act of helping others and making a difference in society. Particularly helpful for those still thinking of how to start.
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- L May
- 08-02-21
Incredible
If you have a good bone in your body, this book is a must. Heart warming, wonderful, and shows everyone can make a difference with a little creativity.
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- Moosa
- 08-01-21
Great book about purpose driven startups
Enjoyed listening to this great book about starting up a purpose-driven business that aims to make an impact on humanity. Tom’s business model is simply about donating a pair of shoe to a child in need for every pair of shoe the company sells. The book also outlines simple ingredients for a successful startup including starting small, failing fast and learning from it, building trust internally and externally and hiring people who share the same vision, passion and values.
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- Magda
- 26-03-19
Fantastic book
Loved this! The story is very inspiring and super easy to listen to. Start something that matters will definitely help many individuals find their calling.
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- Fabulous Zi
- 23-08-18
Amazing
I can read this book over and over again. Thank you Blake for inspiring me.
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- Lisa
- 28-11-16
Makes me want to meet Blake.
For a social shoe entrepreneur like me, this a must read that lives up to all expectations. Time to buy some Toms.
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