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21 " They teach that having a story may be the most important part of your new venture; that fear can be useful; that having vast resources is not as critical as you might think; that simplicity is a core goal in successful enterprises; that trust is the most important quality you bring to your company; and, finally, that giving may be the best investment you’ll ever make. "
― Blake Mycoskie , Start Something That Matters
22 " (One day, when I own a house, I’ll keep a full library of books. Books are different from other possessions—they’re more like friends.) "
23 " Everyone belongs to some community, whether it’s based on your background, your home state, your college, or your favorite sports team. By identifying all the possible communities to which you belong, you may well find an affinity group—and a story—that helps get your business off the ground, secures your dream job, or lets you achieve whatever goal you are pursuing. "
24 " The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.—MAHATMA GANDHI "
25 " What had once been my reason for being now felt like a job. During my months away, I did a lot of thinking about my personal “why.” I knew why I had started the company, and why people joined me in the early days. And I still believed in our mission and the impact we were making. But I was no longer sure why I wanted—or even if I did want—to continue driving the business forward. "
― Blake Mycoskie
26 " Complicated lives and heaps of possessions don’t necessarily bring happiness; in fact, they can bring the opposite. "
27 " 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. It is a key not only to starting a business but also to clarifying your own personal identity and choices. A "
28 " 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. It is a key not only to starting a business but also to clarifying your own personal identity and choices. A story evokes emotion, and emotion forges a connection. "
29 " The Servant as Leader,” the term refers to someone who uses qualities like empathy, listening skills, stewardship, and awareness rather than power to assert his or her authority to lead. "
30 " Remember, once you become successful, life can become a little dry—the adventure and danger are reduced. So when a younger version of an entrepreneur comes along, his or her mentor gets to live vicariously through that person’s start-up phase—and play a role in the success of a new project. "
31 " Being comfortable can hurt your creative entrepreneurial spirit. "
32 " Books are different from other possessions—they’re more like friends.) "
33 " Facts are important, but the story matters. Poorly presented facts can even get in the way of the story’s impact. "
34 " A story evokes emotion and emotion forges a connection. "
35 " Simplicity is a core goal in successful enterprises, trust is the most important quality you bring to your company, and, finally giving may be the best investment you’ll ever make. "
36 " He who does not trust enough will not be trusted. "
37 " Simplicity is simple. Perhaps this sounds redundant. But it’s true, and it’s important. If you’re searching for success—whether you’re starting a business, already working in one, or thinking about switching to a new career— think simple. "
38 " It seems to be in our genetic makeup to capture our best ideas in stories, to enjoy them, to learn from them, and to pass them on to others. "
39 " A leader can create a company, but a community creates a movement. "