Start Something That Matters

De: Blake Mycoskie

Narrado por: Blake Mycoskie

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.

©2011 Blake Mycoskie (P)2011 Random House

Worth Reading!

Thanks Blake!

This was a great book. Definitely recommend to all entrepreneurs. Hope you enjoy ! 🤗

Inspiring one person at a time

Starting a company with the goal to give back rather than for profit and give back as an after thought was a major point I thank you for Congratulations to everyone who is inspired by this

Inspiring & Motivating

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is informative, inspiring, and motivating. The author is well written and provides examples from his own experience (TOMS Shoes) and that of other entrepreneurs. Would recommend!

A great man with a great story

The great things in life are simple. As explained in this book-we tend to overly complicate ourselves and missing out on the blissful moment. The simple act of giving goes a long way for many and the returns are more then rewarding-they are true happiness! It has answered all my questions-now I need to act. Much Love, OH

An Inspiring Read

Blake (and everyone involved) did an awesome job. The legitimacy of this five-star review will be seen when something that matters is in action. I have started the process today. Thank you, Blake.

You can make a difference

Great ideas of how to star a business and at same time fulfill a need.

A great resource

Great book with great ideas. I am ready to start something that matters. stay tuned

Motivating

Where does Start Something That Matters rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I got through it pretty quick because it kept my interest. I put it on 2x speed and that was a perfect tempo.

What does Blake Mycoskie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He made it personal and that made all the difference. He came across as real and unpretentious. He makes the listener feel that they can do it too, his ego is in check.

What did you learn from Start Something That Matters that you would use in your daily life?

You must be okay with failing a bunch of times and keep going.

Any additional comments?

I don't know how political he really is, but, I like how he didn't make his book political. All realms of politics seem to be congested with people that are holier than thou. I have a feeling he's more interested in looking for good in people and he finds it much more often than most.

Meaningful

This book is very meaningful to children all around the world. I have two pairs of Tom's and love them.

Great book, truly inspiring.

A very inspiring story with some great advice too! This was exactly the book I was looking for to help with my own social enterprise: The Canadian Project.