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.

Vogue Magazine does something really interesting here: They make it look like I know exactly what I'm doing. Because Vogue made it look like I knew exactly what I'm doing, stores from all over started calling.

Instead of squirreling away your earnings early in your career, spend on experiences that will enrich your life - like diving with great white sharks. It can expose you to influential people who could open doors for you.

When you're buying a pair of TOMS, if you don't feel like you're part of a community, then I've failed.

The more you give, the more you live.

I did what I think a lot of entrepreneurs do. I started putting up a lot of ads on Craigslist for interns.

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.