If you have a sense that your money is somehow, even indirectly, contributing to a cause that you find morally problematic, then it seems somewhere between reasonable and obligatory for you to vote with your dollars. Blake Mycoskie contributedollarfind share on social
I would never want to take TOMS or myself into an issues debate. That's not what we're about. We're about helping people. Blake Mycoskie debatehelpissue Change image and share on social
Almost every morning I write in my journal. I've been keeping it for a long time - I've filled more than 50 books. I write about what's going on in my personal and spiritual life or what's going on at work. It helps me keep things in perspective, especially when things get crazy or I get stressed or we have obstacles. Blake Mycoskie bookcrazyfill share on social
I always thought that I would spend the first half of my life making money so I can spend the second half of my life giving it all away. And one of the defining moments of my life was when I realized that I could do both at the same time with TOMS. Blake Mycoskie definegivehalf share on social
I'm not a late-night person. After 10 P.M., I'm falling asleep. If I'm out at that time, I'll be the one falling asleep at dinner. Blake Mycoskie asleepdinnerfall Change image and share on social
Music is such an important part of my life. Blake Mycoskie importantlifemusic Change image and share on social
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. Blake Mycoskie bringconsumerexercise Change image and share on social
I don't get jet lagged that much. I'm so used to traveling and being in different places every day that I can sleep anywhere. Blake Mycoskie dayjetlag Change image and share on social
Giving feels good, but it's also good for the bottom line. Charity is a viable growth strategy for a lot of companies. Our customers get excited to be a part of what we're doing. If you ask anyone wearing Toms how they first heard about us, most won't mention an advertisement; they'll say a friend told them our story. Blake Mycoskie advertisementbottomcharity share on social
I think sometimes we forget what we have, and occasionally it's important to remind ourselves. Blake Mycoskie forgetimportantoccasionally Change image and share on social