Tom's Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie was inspired to start the company after a trip to Argentina, where he saw how many children lacked shoes. Since 2006, Tom's Shoes has provided over 10 million pairs of shoes to children in need and also restored sight to over 175,000 people through its eyewear line. Mycoskie emphasizes the importance of recharging through activities like time off, sailing with employees, biking to work, and journaling to reflect on life and work.