Start Something That Matters


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The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good. “A creative and open-hearted business model for our times.”—The Wall Street Journal 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.




Starting Something


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The story of how software firm Neoforma became a dotcom enterprise and three billion dollar public company, and survived its struggles in the face of daunting obstacles.




Go Start Something


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"There are never any shortcuts to success, but it is possible to follow the paths of those who have blazed a trail in their own fields of endeavor. Jan has created great success in the area of entrepreneurship. If you wish to become an entrepreneur, you will find much in the pages of Jan's Go Start Something that will guide you to success. However, anyone can benefit from these 18 chapters of experience and learn from the examples Jan describes. I believe the stories of succeeding against great odds, sacrificing personal comfort to put everything into your business, living according to your vision, putting in a full day's work day in and day out, and enjoying your life every moment can provide great inspiration. One of the most powerful forces in the world is the will of men and women who believe in themselves, who dare to hope and aim high, who go confidently after the things they want from life. Jan went after his dream and accomplished it, you can also achieve great success if you follow his Rules for Entrepreneurship. Go Start Something." PROFESSOR JIM GIBBONS, PHD, Northwood University




Start Something


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"I challenge you to make a difference in the world, to reach higher and farther than you ever imagined. I challenge you to start something." -- Tiger Woods, from the foreword Are you ready for a challenge? Are you ready to make a real difference in your life, and the world around you? You can do it even if you're not Tiger Woods. You can be a winner at school, and with your friends, your family, your team. You can be the superstar of your own life. And you can start today. Tiger didn't start out as a champion. But his father Earl taught him unforgettable lessons about dreaming big, reaching goals, and believing with all his heart that anything is possible. He showed Tiger that anyone can make a difference in the world by reaching out and caring about others. And now Tiger's dad is sharing those lessons and ideas with you, so you can be a champion at whatever you do. Earl Woods and the Tiger Woods Foundation want you to Start Something. In this book you'll find dozens of ways you can start something new, and make the world a better place one step at a time. Some are about action, and some will just give you something to think about. Help a little kid clean up a park • settle an argument • write down one thing each day that you're proud of • donate school supplies to a needy school • ask your parents about their day • include the kid who always gets left out • refuse to give up • and much more... Try a few or try them all. Just try. Dare to set an example that others can follow. Dare to be great. Dare to set goals that only you can achieve. Packed with Tiger-tested advice and creative ideas for helping others, this book offers powerful insight into how you can build the kind of confidence that makes Tiger great, create goals that can help you make your way in the world, and take practical steps when you find yourself feeling overwhelmed. As Earl writes, "You are a miracle, and you can make miracles happen. Celebrate yourself, for all the things that make you special and unique. Remember: Anyone can be part of the pack, but there is only one of you."




Go Start Something


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"There are never any shortcuts to success, but it is possible to follow the paths of those who have blazed a trail in their own fields of endeavor. Jan has created great success in the area of entrepreneurship. If you wish to become an entrepreneur, you will find much in the pages of Jans Go Start Something that will guide you to success. However, anyone can benefit from these 18 chapters of experience and learn from the examples Jan describes. I believe the stories of succeeding against great odds, sacrificing personal comfort to put everything into your business, living according to your vision, putting in a full days work day in and day out, and enjoying your life every moment can provide great inspiration. One of the most powerful forces in the world is the will of men and women who believe in themselves, who dare to hope and aim high, who go confidently after the things they want from life. Jan went after his dream and accomplished it, you can also achieve great success if you follow his Rules for Entrepreneurship. Go Start Something." PROFESSOR JIM GIBBONS, PHD, Northwood University




The Start of Something Good


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.".. the first book in the [author's] new Stay series."--Colophon.




Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie (Summary)


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Do you want more free book summaries like this? Download our app for free at https://www.QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries. Unlock your potential to make a difference in the world. We all want to do something that matters. We all hope that our lives will leave a positive impact on the world. Unfortunately, however, we often get stuck along the way, overwhelmed by the weight of our own fears or the grind of everyday life. That’s why author and entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie has crafted this guide for building a business that matters. Following his business model-- which donates products to a person in need for every product purchased-- you’ll learn how you too can start something that matters.




SUMMARY - Start Something That Matters By Blake Mycoskie


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* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. As you read this summary, you will discover how the TOMS shoe brand has reinvented the notion of business through giving. You will also discover : the story of a resourceful young entrepreneur: Blake Mycoskie; that it is possible to start a business without a business school education; that everyone can make a difference in the world; how to deal with the fears associated with starting a business; the keys to starting an entrepreneurial project. With Start Something That Matters, the creator of the TOMS brand wants to pass on his entrepreneurial knowledge and inspire his readers. By telling the story of the brand, he hopes that readers will in turn take up the cause that makes sense. To help them, he begins by identifying six principles that have helped TOMS grow: find a good story to tell, confront your fears, be resourceful even without money, keep it simple, build trust and give. It's up to them to apply them at their level! *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!




Start Something New


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The Start of Something


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‘A proper lovely romance, and a fabulous spirit-lifter’ Ruth Jones ‘Heart-warming and believable. This is Miranda Dickinson at her very best’ Sarah Morgan