The Tony Hsieh of 7-11

How many of you are familiar with Zappo's? If you live in Las Vegas, you should have a real good idea what Zappo's means to Las Vegas. The CEO/Founder of Zappo's is a gentlemen named Tony Hsieh. What's the best way to describe him? Visionary, entrepreneur, philanthropist, these are a few of the words that come to mind. He believes in Las Vegas! The really great thing about Mr. Hsieh? "Know one has ever accused him of being a poser." Basically, he's not afraid to 'put his money where his mouth is.'

A regular at 7-11 is a guy named Quan. What do I notice most about Quan? In my opinion, Quan could win a Tony Hsieh look-a-like contest. I kid you not, he looks exactly like Tony Hsieh. The other day Quan came into 7-11 during my shift. He makes his way through the line, we exchange pleasantries, and as he is getting ready to leave. I tell him this. "Man, you are a dead ringer for Tony Hsieh." He looks at me with a puzzled look on his face and says "Who?" "Tony Hsieh" I replied. "Who is that?" Quan replied.

I found it very puzzling that he didn't know who I was talking about. My reply "You know Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappo's! The new Mr. Las Vegas. Our future mayor!" Quan looked at me and said. "Never heard of him, but if you say I could win his look-a-like contest. It tells me one thing about him. He must be one handsome guy." "I never really thought of it that way." was my reply. After Quan leaves 7-11, I start thinking to myself.."It isn't enough that Tony Hsieh is rich, smart, influential..Now I have to think of him as good looking..Man, some guys catch all the breaks!"