I've always thought the main argument for organic was more environmental than a health argument. I just don't think spraying a lot… — John Mackey A good thing Copy Share Image
There is nothing wrong with making money, but that's not particularly inspiring. — John Mackey Inspiring Copy Share Image
When we start a new store, we make sure that we transfer enough starter culture from other stores that are already Whole… — John Mackey Culture Copy Share Image
I used to boast that Whole Foods was sort of recession-proof. And obviously I've been proven wrong. So I'm not boasting about… — John Mackey About Copy Share Image
Customers want high-quality food, good service, and good store experience, and most retailers fail to deliver on those. — John Mackey Customers Copy Share Image
Shopping for groceries for most people is like a chore. It's like doing the laundry or taking out the garbage. And we… — John Mackey Chore Copy Share Image
It started when I moved into a vegetarian co-op back in the '70s, and that's really when I had my food consciousness… — John Mackey About Copy Share Image
Operating under the conscious capitalism model will show that businesses are the true value creators that can push all of humanity upward… — John Mackey Business Copy Share Image
I like games that are complex - the deeper you get into the game, the more there is to learn. — John Mackey Complex Copy Share Image
You have to understand: the narrative that people have about business and capitalism is that they are fundamentally selfish, greedy, and exploitative.… — John Mackey About Copy Share Image
In general, when you travel, you get into a different reality and are able to more accurately reflect on your ordinary life.… — John Mackey Able Copy Share Image
I learned how to cook, began reading books on food. I began to understand about nutrition. It never had occurred to me… — John Mackey About Copy Share Image
Use the energy that fear creates to focus the mind more intently on the present moment - where fear doesn't exist. — John Mackey Creates Copy Share Image
I believe our philosophy of conscious capitalism will eventually be widely adopted primarily because it is a better way to do business,… — John Mackey Adopted Copy Share Image
I kind of have this sense of mission now when we talk about success: I'd really like Whole Foods to contribute to… — John Mackey About Copy Share Image
More than once in the history of Whole Foods Market, the company was unable to collectively evolve until I myself was able… — John Mackey Able Copy Share Image
People need to eat whole food plant foods, primarily... whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. That diet supports our lives. We… — John Mackey Any Copy Share Image
We believe that business is good because it creates value. It is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange; it is… — John Mackey Based Copy Share Image
It's competition that forces companies to get out of their complacency. — John Mackey Business Copy Share Image
We've always tried to be good citizens in the communities that we do business in. — John Mackey Always Copy Share Image
I tell students and young professionals all the time to follow their hearts, do what they truly love, and if it's business,… — John Mackey Being Copy Share Image
Message boards are like going to a Halloween masquerade party. Everybody has a screen name. — John Mackey Boards Copy Share Image
To me, you make a tradeoff. It might be a little bit more expensive. But you're getting a better tasting, higher quality… — John Mackey Better Copy Share Image
A healthy diet is a solution to many of our health-care problems. It's the most important solution. — John Mackey Diet Copy Share Image
