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Blake Mycoskie is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Toms Shoes.

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Last updated: August 2, 2025

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The 4-Hour Workweek

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

by Tim Ferriss

"I read [this book] right when I started Toms. There’s so many things that I took from [it] that allowed Toms to have this incredible growth." - Blake Mycoskie (Source)

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- Marc Andreessen
  "[The author] basically takes all of the time management and personal productivity theories of the last 20 to 30 years and pushes them to 11, to paraphrase 'Spinal Tap.'" - Marc Andreessen
- Jason Silva
  "I was very affected by [this book]. I was like this guy has it figured out." - Jason Silva
- Mike Shinoda
  "I do talk about [this book] quite a bit." - Mike Shinoda
- Mark Bell
  "Taught me better ways to manage my time and the value of not making myself too busy." - Mark Bell
- Maurice Ashley
  "Made me ditch the average life in search of one with complete flexibility and freedom to live life on my terms." - Maurice Ashley
- Tim Draper
  "With this kind of time management and focus on the important things in life, people should be able to get 15 times as much done in a normal work week." - Tim Draper
- Derek Sivers
  "Brilliant reversal of all of the 'how to manage all your crap' books." - Derek Sivers
- Rolf Potts
  "Challenges the reader to seriously consider an essential–yet rarely asked–question: What do you really want from life?" - Rolf Potts
- A.J. Jacobs
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- Caterina Fake
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- Ev Williams
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- Gary Keller
  "This is a significant book." - Gary Keller
- Laura R Walker
  "For those who struggle with productivity and taking control of their lives, [I give this book], of course!" - Laura R Walker
- Marc Goodman
  One of Marc Goodman's most-gifted or recommended books.
- Mike Maples, Jr.
  "If you want to live life on your own terms, this is your blueprint." - Mike Maples, Jr.
- Lewis Howes
  "I've only probably read 4 books cover to cover. [This is one of them.]" - Lewis Howes
- Jodie Cook
  "Life and work are reimagined and built back from scratch, in a way optimised for freedom and enjoyment." - Jodie Cook
- Brian Dean
  "This book created thousands of entrepreneurs over the last 15 years… including me." - Brian Dean
- Michael Hyatt
  Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.