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:

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Related links:

Madefor

Follow Blake Mycoskie on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

TOMS

Blake Mycoskie - Start Something That Matters (book)

Mark Coleman

Listen to Dr. Satchin Panda previously on TUHP (episode #353)

Andrew Huberman - Huberman Labs

Pat Dossett (Instagram)

Marty Siegelman - Positive Psychology Center

Listen to Dan Buettner previously on TUHP (episode #170)

Dan Buettner - The Blue Zones (book)

Listen to Greg McKeown previously on TUHP (episode #250)

Greg McKeown - Essentialism (book)

XPT Life (app)

Listen to Laird Hamilton previously on TUHP (episode #323)

Listen to Gabby Reece previously on TUHP (episode #324)

Wim Hof - The Wim Hof Method (book)

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350: Courtney Carver – Simplify Your Life & Closet

332: Dr. David Perlmutter – Brain Wash, Prioritizing Meditation, The T.I.M.E. Tool

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363: Blake Mycoskie - Success Is Measured By Helping People, Not Money

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