The most important step of all is the first step. Start something! What if that idea you have in the back of your head is a really good one, one that might end up helping tens of thousands of people? You owe it to the world ot act. Or maybe it will help only a few people: The same advice applies. If you don't do it, you are missing out on something big, and so are the people who could have been helped.

A good story transcends boundaries, breaks barriers and opens doors.

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.

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.

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.

TOMS didn't have to focus on advertising, but on giving in a way that's sustainable.