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TOMS’ – 一雙鞋改變全世界篇

TOMS’的創辦人Blake Mycoskie剛來台演講，從他的故事當中，我們看到一個創業家與慈善家，如何致力讓這世界更加美好，大家一起來閱讀文章吧~

必考單字

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• intentionally [ɪnˋtɛnʃən!ɪ] (adv.) 有意地、刻意地
• revolutionary [͵rɛvəˋluʃən͵ɛrɪ] (adj.) 革命的、創新的
• sustainable [səˋstenəb!] (adj.) 能維持的
• restore [rɪˋstor] (v.) 恢復
• entrepreneurial [͵ɑntrəprəˋnjʊrɪəl] (adj.) 企業家的

(n.) 名詞 (v.) 動詞 (adj.) 形容詞 (adv.) 副詞

文章賞析

• Blake Mycoskie is the Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the person behind the One for One® movement.
  布雷克‧麥考斯基是TOMS’的創辦人與捐鞋長，也是「賣一捐一」運動的背後首腦。
• TOMS' humble beginnings happened unintentionally: While traveling in Argentina in 2006, Blake witnessed the hardships faced by children growing up without shoes.
  TOMS’的草創並非刻意，當布雷克2006年到阿根廷旅遊，他察覺到當地孩子們生長在沒有鞋子的困境中。
• His solution to the problem was simple, yet revolutionary: to create a for-profit business that was sustainable and not reliant on donations.
  他的解決之道很簡單，也很大膽創新：就是創造一個可自力生存不靠捐款的盈利事業來做善事。
• Blake's vision soon turned into the One for One business model -providing the powerful foundation for TOMS.
  布雷克的洞察力很快地落實為「賣一捐一」的商謀，讓TOMS的發展有了強大的基礎。
• Over the course of its first five years, TOMS provided millions of new shoes to children through humanitarian organizations.
  在過去五年的過程中，TOMS透過人道組織提供了數以百萬的新鞋子給孩子們。
• But Blake recognized other vital needs during his travels and saw that One for One could be applied to more than shoes.
  但布雷克在旅途中更認清了其他不可或缺的需求，是「賣一捐一」的理念可以應用在除了鞋子以外的事物上。
• In 2011, he developed TOMS Eyewear, helping restore sight to a person in need with every pair purchased.
  2011年，他建立的TOMS 眼鏡，每賣一副眼鏡就幫助一位有需要的人恢復視力。
• A native of Texas, Blake has always had an entrepreneurial spirit.
  來自德州的布雷克，總是懷抱創業者的精神。
• Prior to TOMS, he started five businesses – his first being a successful campus laundry service, which he later sold.
  在TOMS’之前，他創了五個事業，第一個是個成功的校園洗衣服務，後來布雷克把它賣掉。
• Between business ventures, Blake competed in the CBS primetime series, The Amazing Race.
  在創業冒險當中，布雷克還參加CBS台黃金時段的真人秀節目「驚險大挑戰」。
• With his sister, Paige, Blake traveled the world and came within minutes of winning the $1 million dollar grand prize.
  與他的姊姊珮琪合力，布雷克周遊世界並迅速贏回一百萬的大獎。
• Blake is an avid reader and traveler.
  布雷克熱衷於閱讀與旅遊。
• He is passionate about inspiring young people to help make a better tomorrow, encouraging them to include giving in everything they do.
  他樂於啟發年輕人互助來創造更美好的明天，鼓勵他們做所有事情都要有奉獻的念頭。
• His hope is to see a future full of social-minded businesses and consumers.
  他期許未來充滿社會關注的企業與消費者。
• 詳細全文可參考：http://www.theguildagency.com/speakers/blake-mycoskie/