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How to be a Christian Without Being Religious

I remember when I got my first Vans shoes. I think I slept with them on my bed refusing to remove them after days of begging my mom to get them for me. Getting my Vans meant I was a cool kid! LOL! Nah, who am I kidding I am still a book nerd. Well thank goodness Vans is making me cool again because......more

The story of Vans is fascinating. Paul Van Doren grew up in a working class family on the east coast. He worked for Randy's for many years, a company that made shoes with vulcanized rubber soles. The only reason Vans happened, really, is because Van Doren was let go from the job he'd had at Randy's f......more

I love memoirs and this was a great one. Fascinating story!......more

"Vans is a people company that makes shoes" Working at a Vans store for a few years and through the beginning of the pandemic was one of the most fulfilling jobs I have ever had. Little did I know that the culture and team dynamic would be something that resonated so well with me during my time. The......more

I found this very interesting past a certain point. I’ll admit it was difficult to get into in the beginning. But then I found myself fully immersed. Lots of great insights into the business world & how it’s changed over the last century, but thru the eyes of someone who tried to do things the right......more