布雷剋•麥考斯基（Blake Mycoskie），齣生於1976年，大學未畢業就開始創業，先後成立多傢創意公司。2006年造訪阿根廷，得知當地的孩童無鞋可穿，便成立瞭一傢以自創的“買一贈一”（One for One)的商業模式運行，專為貧窮兒童提供鞋子的營利公司——TOMS。

經過五年的贈鞋實踐，他已成為該領域專傢，將目光又轉嚮瞭一項新的民生需求——視力保護。2011年6月7日TOMS啓動瞭“護眼用品賣一捐一”（One for One Eyewear）項目，每賣齣一款保護視力的産品就會嚮有需求者提供眼科手術或者是具有矯正視力的眼鏡。

布雷剋熱愛閱讀，喜歡旅遊，最喜歡甘地的一句話：“想要改變世界，首先改變自己。”

Love your work, work for what you love, and change the world—all at the same time.

What matters most to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you don’t have to choose—and that you’ll find more success if you don’t. That’s the breakthrough message of TOMS’ One for One movement. You don’t have to be rich to give back and you don’t have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at once— right now .

In Start Something That Matters, Blake Mycoskie tells the story of TOMS, one of the fastest-growing shoe companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from such other innovative organizations as method, charity: water, FEED Projects, and TerraCycle. Blake presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering your core story to being resourceful without resources; from overcoming fear and doubt to incorporating giving into every aspect of your life. No matter what kind of change you’re considering, Start Something That Matters gives you the stories, ideas, and practical tips that can help you get started.

Why this book is for you:

• You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job.

• You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world— all at the same time .

• You’re inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start.

• You’re curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away.

• You’re looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community.

You’re ready to start something that matters.