About

Blake Mycoskie (IG: @blakemycoskie) is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author most known for founding TOMS Shoes. In the Spring of 2020, he co-founded his newest company, Madefor. This is a ten-month program that applies the principles of modern neuroscience, psychology, and physiology to make your brain and body better. In his free time, you can find Blake outside enjoying nature whether it is rock climbing, surfing or snowboarding. In this episode, we discuss: COVID-19 struck when Blake was attending a 7-day silent Vipassana retreat Blake’s morning routine Journaling allows you to focus on the present moment Intermittent fasting helps recalibrate your body Growing your own garden is a valuable teaching experience Experiencing financial freedom & time freedom after the sale of TOMS Shoes Suffering is the path to inner awareness Preparing for a good night’s sleep Stop using your smartphone as an alarm clock Where did the name Madefor come from? How do I use my life to help others? The mental health epidemic Eliminate distractions to do your best work Measuring success by helping people, not money The story of TOMS The idea of sell one, give one The lessons of becoming a dad The power of gratitude Smiling at others and looking at them in the eyes A sense of community and human connection helps you live longer Schedule your time to maintain balance The best part about living on a sailboat for 6 years The concept of essentialism Exercise & movement needs to be fun What’s your personal mission statement? Understanding breathwork Focus on one habit for 30 days Ultimate health = freedom Show sponsors: Beekeeper's Naturals