“I don't really believe that humans are evil; it is just that we are not very intelligent animals. No animal is so stupid as to foul its only nest, except humans.” Yvon Chouinard is as real as it gets: sometime during the 1960s, he lived in his car
The first Vans store opened in 1966 as a small family business selling directly to the public. Paul Van Doren’s success, however, was never just about shoes—it was built on inner principles that guided every decision. For founders seeking wisdom on find their authentic journey, his stroy offers
Happy International Women’s Day! I want to thank and celebrate the two main women in my life: the one with whom I build a family, Lisa, and the one who raised me as a single mother, Cécile. In Their Own Words: Estée Lauder It is 1946 in New York
Audiobook coming! Who reads books with their eyes anymore? The audio format for Tao of Founders is coming up in the next few weeks. Here is a sneak peek, just for you my friends. In Their Own Words: Dee Hock Dee Hock, founder of Visa, built a business that has
Entrepreneurship can be extreme. Bouncing from wild emotion to wild emotion, it can feel difficult to find inner peace. Living exposed to the extremes can contribute to a sense of burnout that is, unfortunately, quite common for entrepreneurs. As a founder, I've often wondered how I can find
identity
Behind the scenes, many founders struggle with a fragile identity. Entrepreneurs can become completely entangled in their work, so emotionally absorbed that they lose sight of other areas of their lives. Your startup should not become your entire identity. Fixating on one single role in your life as your main