Dare to Matter: Your Path to Making a Difference Now - Tapa dura

Extraordinary Praise for Dare to Matter

"A stirring, hopeful reflection on life, faith, legacy, meaning, and love that will guide and encourage you to try just a little bit harder to let your reach exceed your grasp as you find your way to make a difference at home and in the world."
--Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author

"An essential reminder that the greatest challenges of any age are no match for the good will, love, passion, and potential that abides in all human beings. I hope this superb book will inspire its readers to follow in Jordan's footsteps in making a difference for all."
--Madeleine K. Albright, former Secretary of State

"In an era when young people are compelled to find purpose, yet they too often find themselves stressed and anxious, Jordan offers a sustainable and impactful path, grounded in the clarity of his own experience with VisionSpring."
--Sylvia Burwell, President of American University and former Secretary of Health and Human Services

"As feelings of cynicism, apathy, and hopelessness threaten to divide people and asphyxiate progress, Dare to Matter is a breath of fresh, hopeful air. This book will restore your faith in what is possible, and inspire you to devote your personal power to making positive, meaningful change."
--Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation

"Dare to Matter should be required reading for anyone who dreams of making a difference. The book shines with hard-earned wisdom embedded in spiritual ground and girded with practical advice. You will be inspired, enlivened and possibly, forever changed in all good ways."
--Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO, Acumen and author of The Blue Sweater

"This book is an amazing gift. It shows us that the best way to develop fully who we uniquely are is to dare repeatedly over life to change the world. Because that's what Jordan Kassalow has done, and because he's so very reflective/observant and clear, the reader's journey to this understanding is in rich comfort."
--Bill Drayton, Founder and CEO of Ashoka

"Are you doing the things that make you most fulfilled in life? Are you having a positive impact on the people and the world around you? Jordan Kassalow has helped me answer these questions with the lessons artfully distilled in this important book."
--Jeff Raider, Co-founder & Co-CEO Harry's, Inc.

Foreword by Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker
 
“A beautiful, timely book that will guide you as you find your way to make a difference in the world.”
—Walter Isaacson

You don’t have to be a billionaire philanthropist, give up your day job, or wait for retirement to make a difference in the world. And you can start now.
 
We all want to make the world a better place, but with busy, demanding lives, most of us struggle with the where, when, and how. Dr. Jordan Kassalow, founder of VisionSpring, the groundbreaking venture that has restored eyesight and hope to millions of people across the globe, has the answers: here, now, and in your own way. Sharing his personal story of integrating real-world responsibilities with his desire to make a difference, Jordan offers you a practical way forward, custom-made for your unique talents and circumstances, to take you from thought to action.
 
By exploring key questions about your strengths and interests, personal resources, core beliefs, and most cherished values, Jordan will give you the motivation and the tools to start repairing the world in a way that is meaningful, fulfilling, and true to you. He will show you how working to create change in the lives of others can have a positive impact on your own outlook, well-being, and quality of life.
 
In a world awash in need, it’s easy to give in to anger, frustration, and powerlessness, to let cynicism consume your natural optimism and hunger to build a better world. The soulful and pragmatic approach in this remarkable book will help you see with your heart and use your head to invest in your highest goals—while still earning a paycheck, being there for those you love, and enjoying life. To dare to matter, today.