Just finished this book by Blake Mycoskie how he founded TOMS shoes.
I am planning to set up my own for profit social business but I do not know how to start.
So what did I do? Read the books of the people who made it happen first is reading books by Muhammad Yunus founder of Grameen bank and now Blake Mycoskie who founded the one for one movement that is TOMS.
I learned alot just by reading this book. I found out that I am indeed on the right track, from writing my ideas in my journal. But what hinders me as like what he discussed in the book was my FEAR to do and go for my ideas.
Tiny steps...yes this is a brilliant idea. At the moment I have to face reality I am still in the middle of paying out my student loan thus this is a problem I have to solve first before diving to another problem.
He also discussed the support of family and friends. This is true as I was discussing my plans to my family and closest friends they all listened and gave me their support.
Do not be afraid to ask...yes I remembered my family telling me this, I was always a strong willed person and I do not want to ask people's help thus this trait I have to fix if I want to venture into a social business because I will need all the help.
The question what would you do if money is not a problem? This is an effective precursor to generate a business plan.
Over all the book is brief but straight forward...
At the end of reading the book I already have a plan. Thank you Blake!
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