Episode
#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
1:00:25
Published: Thu Dec 02 2021
Description
Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features my interview with Blake Mycoskie from my 2017 TV Show Fear{less}. The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to teach you to fear less, not to be fearless.Fear{less} features in-depth, long-form conversations with top performers, focusing on how they’ve overcome fears and made hard decisions, embracing discomfort and thinking big.It was produced by Wild West Productions, and I worked with them to make both the video and audio available to you for free, my dear listeners. You can find the video of this episode on YouTube.com/TimFerriss, and eventually you’ll be able to see all episodes for free at YouTube.com/TimFerriss.Spearheaded by actor/producer and past podcast guest Vince Vaughn, Wild West Productions has produced a string of hit movies including The Internship, Couples Retreat, Four Christmases, and The Break-Up.In 2020, Wild West produced the comedy The Opening Act, starring Jimmy O. Yang and Cedric The Entertainer. In addition to Fear{less}, their television credits include Undeniable with Joe Buck, ESPN’s 30 for 30 episode about the ’85 Bears, and the Netflix animated show F is for Family.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by “5-Bullet Friday,” my very own email newsletter that every Friday features five bullet points highlighting cool things I’ve found that week, including apps, books, documentaries, gadgets, albums, articles, TV shows, new hacks or tricks, and—of course—all sorts of weird stuff I’ve dug up from around the world.It’s free, it’s always going to be free, and you can subscribe now at tim.blog/friday.*For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Tim Ferriss shares five short and action-packed bullet points every Friday with his audience, featuring cool and weird stuff he found around the world, including apps, gadgets, books, documentaries, supplements, self-experiments, and hacks.
00:00 - 01:37 (01:37)
Summary
Tim Ferriss shares five short and action-packed bullet points every Friday with his audience, featuring cool and weird stuff he found around the world, including apps, gadgets, books, documentaries, supplements, self-experiments, and hacks.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, discusses his journey building a successful business that has given away over 60 million pairs of shoes to those in need.
01:37 - 07:31 (05:53)
Summary
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, discusses his journey building a successful business that has given away over 60 million pairs of shoes to those in need. He shares insights on finding purpose through experimentation and overcoming fears in this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the guest talks about the impact of reading ancient texts, like Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and how they can provide the wisdom necessary to live a successful life.
07:31 - 14:41 (07:10)
Summary
In this episode, the guest talks about the impact of reading ancient texts, like Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and how they can provide the wisdom necessary to live a successful life. They also discuss the importance of following passions and exploring different cultures and religions.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Journaling can be a very powerful habit for entrepreneurs as it can serve as a form of therapy and goal-setting tool.
14:41 - 21:06 (06:24)
Summary
Journaling can be a very powerful habit for entrepreneurs as it can serve as a form of therapy and goal-setting tool. It can be used to confess worries, set and achieve goals, and understand what needs to be improved in a business.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
As you're thinking about business ideas, ensure that your success does not fall in the hands of a few companies and guaranteeing that at least one company is a customer before making any business decisions is crucial.
21:06 - 29:09 (08:03)
Summary
As you're thinking about business ideas, ensure that your success does not fall in the hands of a few companies and guaranteeing that at least one company is a customer before making any business decisions is crucial. Depression can arise in high-pressure environments, such as when Toms was invited to be on popular talk shows like Jay Leno, causing real depression for the business owner.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
After witnessing firsthand the impact of not having shoes on children in Kenya, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie was inspired to launch a company that would provide shoes to children in need around the world.
29:09 - 34:42 (05:33)
Summary
After witnessing firsthand the impact of not having shoes on children in Kenya, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie was inspired to launch a company that would provide shoes to children in need around the world.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of TOMS shoes talks about how a woman from the LA Times helped kick start the business by featuring it in an article, leading to the creation of the first TOMS factory in Argentina.
34:42 - 40:24 (05:41)
Summary
The founder of TOMS shoes talks about how a woman from the LA Times helped kick start the business by featuring it in an article, leading to the creation of the first TOMS factory in Argentina.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A customer ordered 100 pairs of shoes from Nordstrom, which is highly unusual and left the employee in shock.
40:24 - 43:01 (02:37)
Summary
A customer ordered 100 pairs of shoes from Nordstrom, which is highly unusual and left the employee in shock.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Nordstrom sets a high standard for sustainability in their business practices and expects their vendors to adhere to these standards as well, including using eco-friendly packaging materials.
43:01 - 46:20 (03:19)
Summary
Nordstrom sets a high standard for sustainability in their business practices and expects their vendors to adhere to these standards as well, including using eco-friendly packaging materials.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about the influence of the books "Pieces Every Step" and "Onward" on his approach to life, business, parenting and marriage.
46:20 - 52:23 (06:02)
Summary
The speaker talks about the influence of the books "Pieces Every Step" and "Onward" on his approach to life, business, parenting and marriage.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In order to prioritize what matters in a busy life, the calendar is king.
52:23 - 59:04 (06:41)
Summary
In order to prioritize what matters in a busy life, the calendar is king. By intentionally scheduling time for important activities, such as spending quality time with family, individuals can ensure that these goals are achieved.
Episode#551: TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferris shares his weekly newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which is a short email consisting of cool discoveries and explorations that he has made throughout the week.
59:04 - 1:00:19 (01:14)
Summary
Tim Ferris shares his weekly newsletter, Five Bullet Friday, which is a short email consisting of cool discoveries and explorations that he has made throughout the week. It includes articles, reading, books, music, tech tricks, and more.