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Detailing his personal story, the book serves as a call to action for others to incorporate giving into business and turn their own passion and dreams into reality. Start something that matters by blake mycoskie posted in business books by marcuschanco87 to laugh often and love much, to win the respect. When blake mycoskie saw children without shoes during a trip to argentinaincluding their blisters and infectionshe wanted to help. Blake mycoskie starts something that really matters. Blake mycoskie author biography start, run and grow. Its about finding the grain of insight that matters to people. Blake mycoskie is the founder and chief shoe giver of toms shoes. Mycoskie also plays a pivotal role in promoting social entrepreneurship start ups. A creative and openhearted business model for our times.
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