Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskieis an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of Toms Shoes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth26 August 1976
CityArlington, TX
CountryUnited States of America
leader community movement
A leader can create a company, but a community creates a movement,
shoes ideas giving
Who is Tom? There is no Tom. If we sell a pair of shoes today, we give away a pair of shoes tomorrow. Originally we thought of "Tomorrow's Shoes," but I could only fit "TOMS" on the label. I had no idea everybody would want to meet him. There is no Tom; it's an idea for a better tomorrow.
giving feel-good doe
Giving does not just feel good, but it's really, really good for business, and it's good for your personal brand.
book house one-day
One day, when I own a house, I'll keep a library full of books. Books are different from other possessions-they're more like friends.
taken opportunity ideas
If you just go out and try to make money by starting a business, you're going to come up with something that's just like what everyone else has done. But if you look at the world and see opportunities that can be taken more seriously, then you come up with a great idea.
memorable doors stories
When you have a memorable story about who you are and what your mission is, your success no longer depends on how experienced you are or how many degrees you have or who you know. A good story transcends boundaries, breaks barriers, and opens doors.
grateful people important
No matter how convenient it is for us to reach out to people remotely, sometimes the most important task is to show up in person.
done helping wonderful
If whatever you do helps just one person, you've done something wonderful.
passion matter stories
If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger - something that matters.
identity students
Your backpack is a part of your identity as a student.
thinking
I think once you start traveling, you don’t stop
true-love baby generous-love
The more you give, the more you live.
exercise volunteer joy
Exercise your purchasing power as a consumer, volunteer and bring joy to those in need, and share your experiences, tell your stories, and inspire others along the way.
imagined salesman
I would have never imagined that I'd become a shoe salesman so that I could give away shoes. I mean that idea is ludicrous.