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. Blake Mycoskie giveideaimagine Change image and share on social
With TOMS, I found a way to create sustainable giving and consistently help those who are in need. Blake Mycoskie consistentlycreatefind Change image and share on social
Walk away from anyone who is unduly focused on vacation and compensation. It's a sign of potential trouble. No matter how talented you are, if you don't really want to work at TOMS, you'll never work out here. Blake Mycoskie compensationfocusmatter share on social
The idea of community and helping others has always been a part of who I am. Growing up, my parents always made sure that my siblings and I were doing our part to serve our local community. Blake Mycoskie communitygrowhelp Change image and share on social
A lot of people like the idea of companies being socially involved in their community, but if you want big companies to get involved in social issues, what makes you think they're going to come down on your side? Blake Mycoskie bigcommunitycompany share on social
Most people yearn to contribute, make the world a better place and have success.... all at the same time... Make sure to give your business a background, a mission and a story. That might be the most important step part of any venture. And remember, giving may be the best investment you ever make. Blake Mycoskie backgroundbusinesscontribute 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
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
Traveling as much as I do, I get lonely sometimes. I have friends now in cities all over the world, so I get to be social, but it's hard to have the deep meaningful relationships, especially an intimate one. With my guy friends, I can show up once a month and go to dinner with them and they're happy. Blake Mycoskie citydeepdinner share on social
I credit my grandmother for my sense of style. She was known for wearing bright, outrageous things because it made people happy and she thought it made her more approachable. When you wear a brightly colored shirt or pants, it shows you don't take yourself too seriously and it puts everyone around you at ease. Blake Mycoskie approachablebrightbrightly share on social