Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Tim Brown on The Drive for Continuous Improvement
Mar 31, 2022
Tim Brown, co-founder and CEO of Allbirds and former professional soccer player for New Zealand, discusses his unique transition from athlete to entrepreneur. He shares how Allbirds evolved from a curiosity project into a leading sustainable brand. Tim emphasizes the importance of resilience and self-awareness in business. He also explores the intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship, and how the athlete mindset drives leadership and innovation. Collaboration emerges as a key theme in achieving success, while a clear purpose fuels the company’s mission.
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Allbirds' Origin Story
- Tim Brown started Allbirds as a curiosity project during his pro soccer career by making shoes for teammates.
- He tested the idea in a challenging locker room environment, aiming to make teammates pay for shoes instead of getting free gear.
Power of Daily Improvement
- Get a little better every day and trust the compounding impact of consistent improvement.
- Don’t seek silver bullets; progress comes from tuning, adjusting, and practicing steadily.
Mastering Self-Doubt
- Sit with self-doubt to extract useful lessons before moving on quickly.
- Develop a mental routine to process and discard doubts, like having the mind of a goldfish.