"Start something that makes a difference" offers tips for creating a business and transforming life
Which is more important to you: earning money, working with the one you love, or dedicating yourself to causes that inspire you?
Start Something That Matters is a book written by Blake Mycoskie that tells the story of TOMS, the shoe company that donates a new pair of shoes for every pair sold. Translated by Marcelo Brandão and published by Editora Voo, the book presents seven tips to create or transform your life or that of your company.
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Which is more important to you: earning money, working with the one you love, or dedicating yourself to causes that inspire you? The surprising answer is that you don't have to choose – and you will be even more successful. That's the groundbreaking message behind TOMS' One for One™ movement. You don't have to be rich to donate, nor be retired to dedicate yourself, every day, to what you love. You can unite profit, passion and purpose all at once – and now.
“If you're like me and most people I know, then you certainly want something more than just business success. It's looking for meaning.”– Blake Mycoskie
In Start Something That Makes a Difference, Blake Mycoskie tells the story of TOMS, one of the fastest growing shoe companies in the world, as well as sharing lessons he learned from other innovative companies such as Method, charity: water, FEED Projects and Terra Cycle. Blake presents six tips for creating or transforming your life or your business: from discovering the essence of your story, to being resourceful without resource; or how to overcome your fears and doubts and incorporate the act of giving into all aspects of your life. No matter what kind of change you're thinking of making, this book will give you stories, ideas, and practical tips to get you started.
