Start Something That Matters
Blake Mycoskie
Top 10 Best Quotes
“One day, when I own a house, I'll keep a library full of books. Books are different from other possessions-they're more like friends.”
“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. It is a key not only to starting a business but also to clarifying your own personal identity and choices.”
“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.”
“No matter how convenient it is for us to reach out to people remotely, sometimes the most important task is to show up in person.”
“If you’re not sure about your passion, here are three questions I sometimes ask people: • If you did not have to worry about money, what would you do with your time? • What kind of work would you want to do? • What cause would you serve? Once you answer these questions, you’ll have a good idea of what your passion is.”
“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.”
“I would also write down my fears and look at them. When fears stay stuck inside your head, your imagination can go wild, torturing you with all the various negative possibilities and outcomes. But when you write them down, you clarify exactly what you are afraid of, and soon the power they hold over you will fade.”
“Conscious capitalism is about more than simply making money—although it’s about that too. It’s about creating a successful business that also connects supporters to something that matters to them and that has great impact in the world.”
“you must play by a new set of rules—because, increasingly, the tried-and-true tenets of success are just tried, not true.”
“You don’t always need to talk with experts; sometimes the consumer, who just might be a friend or acquaintance, is your best consultant.”
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