Loneliness, anxiety, burnout, and polarization are some of the biggest challenges of our time. A solution to these crises is rooted in mattering —the deep, universal human need we all have to feel valued and to add value to our lives and others.  After our most basic survival instincts for food and shelter, it is the instinct to matter that drives human behavior, for better or for worse. Research shows that individuals with high levels of mattering thrive, while those with low levels suffer. 

With skyrocketing levels of mental health struggles, disconnection in our relationships, and disengagement at work, understanding mattering and the critical role it plays in our lives is more urgent than ever.

In Mattering in the Modern World: A Solution to the Crises of Our Time, I present in-depth research about the power of mattering, share transformational stories from across the globe, and offer a practical and life-changing framework that every reader can use to unlock mattering in themselves and others at home, work, and in their communities.

(Forthcoming by Penguin Random House)