Katie Carter
JMC 3423-004
Carstarphen
21 April 2014
Start Something That Matters
Blake Mycoskie
212 Pages
Spiegel & Grau Random
House Group
Will it be YOU?
Blake Mycoskie, author of Start Something That Matters
and Chief Shoe Giver for TOMS, took a vacation to Argentina and promised
himself he would not think about work. During his time there, Mycoskie met a
woman who was holding a shoe drive for children in Argentina. She explained the
lack of decent shoes in many countries similar to Argentina. After the quick
introduction to shoeless children, Mycoskie began to notice the intense need
and the many blisters and sores the children had. He brainstormed many ideas
for donors but non-profits but he began to think, “Maybe the solution was in
entrepreneurship, not charity” (Start Something That Matters 6).
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TOMS is a company with three
different branches: shoes, glasses and coffee. Each branch has a “One for One”
solution. Each time a product is purchased, another will be sent to someone in
need. Essentially every time someone purchases from TOMS, someone in one of 60
countries is helped. Mycoskie is uniquely qualified to write this book because
he began this company and it has become a worldwide trend. He put his business
talents and his heart for others together to create an incredible movement.
Mycoskie’s book, Start Something That Matters is uniquely
written and easy to follow. It gives a step-by-step breakdown of his journey
and ways for others to carry on this same idea. I learned great tips on
creating a meaningful company that creates profit but also encourages
charitable giving. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to make a
difference in this world and leave it better than when they entered it.
Mycoskie is a gracious man with a lot to teach the rest of us. It’s an
inspiring read with a lesson for all.
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