122 Quotes by Blake Mycoskie

A leader can create a company, but a community creates a movement,

Who is Tom? There is no Tom. If we sell a pair of shoes today, we give away a pair of shoes tomorrow. Originally we thought of "Tomorrow's Shoes," but I could only fit "TOMS" on the label. I had no idea everybody would want to meet him. There is no Tom; it's an idea for a better tomorrow.

Giving does not just feel good, but it's really, really good for business, and it's good for your personal brand.

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.

If you just go out and try to make money by starting a business, you're going to come up with something that's just like what everyone else has done. But if you look at the world and see opportunities that can be taken more seriously, then you come up with a great idea.

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.

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 whatever you do helps just one person, you've done something wonderful.

Your backpack is a part of your identity as a student.