TOMS didn’t have to focus on advertising, but on giving in a way that’s sustainable.
BLAKE MYCOSKIEWhat got us to where we are today is not going to get us to where we need to go tomorrow.
More Blake Mycoskie Quotes
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I think once you start traveling, you don’t stop
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Instead of squirreling away your earnings early in your career, spend on experiences that will enrich your life – like diving with great white sharks. It can expose you to influential people who could open doors for you.
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When you incorporate giving into your business, you attract the most amazing partners.
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When you’re buying a pair of TOMS, if you don’t feel like you’re part of a community, then I’ve failed.
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Complicated lives and heaps of possessions don’t necessarily bring happiness; in fact, they can bring the opposite.
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A good story transcends boundaries, breaks barriers and opens doors.
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Keep it simple: own as little as you can get away with, schedule everything, keep a notebook, don’t let technology enslave you.
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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.
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The goal isn’t how much money you make, but how much you help people.
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Giving does not just feel good, but it’s really, really good for business, and it’s good for your personal brand.
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I am a big believer in the value of traveling while you are young. The experiences you have in other countries can inspire greatness.
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[Our employees] do it not because we pay them more, but because they want to be part of something.
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Allow your team to incorporate giving into their life through their job. Not only do employees stay around a lot longer, they do a lot more good.
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Someday’ is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you.… If it’s important to you and you want to do it ‘eventually,’ just do it and correct course along the way.
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The most important things are actually the easiest to obtain: great friends, good food, and a decent bottle of wine.
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