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Blake Mycoskie is an entrepreneur known for founding TOMS Shoes, a brand that has gained recognition for its 'One for One' business model, which donates a pair of shoes to a person in need for every pair sold. Born on August 26, 1976, Mycoskie's interest in international development led him to start TOMS after experiencing the need for footwear among children in Argentina during his travels.

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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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“What got us to where we are today is not going to get us to where we need to go tomorrow.”

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“I surround myself with inspirational quotations. This easy-to-follow piece of advice has played a huge role in my being able to get past my own fears and insecurities throughout my entrepreneurial career.”

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“Setbacks and fear are inevitable. The thing that distinguishes the ultimate successes from the ultimate failures is this: What do you do with them?”

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“The most important step of all is the first step. Start something! What if that idea you have in the back of your head is a really good one, one that might end up helping tens of thousands of people? You owe it to the world ot act. Or maybe it will help only a few people: The same advice applies. If you don't do it, you are missing out on something big, and so are the people who could have been helped.”

“I don't think college is for everyone. School is awesome, but for me, I was learning a lot more outside the classroom in the real world than I was in school.”

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Author:Blake Mycoskie

About the Author

Born: August 26, 1976
Known for: Entrepreneur
Quotes: 57

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