Dare to Matter: Choosing an Unstuck and Unapologetic Life of Significance

Stop wasting time and start living a life that matters. Bestselling author, Pete Smith, reveals the findings of his self-described "obsession" with what it takes to live a life of significance. Interviewing and studying the lives of those who are making a difference in the word today - including stories from people you may or may not know - and sharing lessons learned from his own near-death experience, Smith answers the question that burns deep within us all: how will I know I mattered?In this book, you will learn:- Why focusing on six key aspects produces the best results (and why we should ignore everything else)- How to become more confident and empowered, even if you're broke and homeless- How to generate new behaviors to stay off the emotional rollercoaster - How to finally move beyond fear, self-doubt, and insecurity in three steps- How to excel, advance and thrive without taking more on- How to crush complacency and uncover the internal reason why many people stay stuck- How to make an impact in the lives of others, without breaking the bank to do so- BONUS: Dare to Matter Resource Guide to help you work THROUGH the book and apply the concepts directly to your life- BONUS: Stories from authors, athletes, and media experts reveal how they have applied these keys to their own livesBUY this book NOW to learn how to start living a life of significance and make a bigger difference in this world.Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page.

"Dare to Matter captures the essence of what it means to live not only with passion but with purpose. If you're ready to think bigger about who you are and what you offer the world, this book can help get you started on your journey toward significance."
- Michael Port, WSJ and NY Times bestselling author of Steal the Show

"Having the opportunity to inspire people throughout the country, I am convinced that we are most fulfilled when we positively impact the lives of others. Pete's message that we are created to live a life of significance is relevant today and for years to come." 
- Joe Moravsky, NBC's American Ninja Warrior

"This book gets to the heart of what truly matters: who you are, what you choose to do in this life, and the impact you make in the lives of others." 
- Ryan Thomas, Author, Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and US News & World Report

"What a refreshing view on self-improvement! From his touching life experiences to telling it like it is, Mr. Smith gives a different perspective on being a better version of yourself. I devoured this book in two days. I was nodding my head in agreement, laughing at his antidotes and reluctantly admitting my own faults. He offers real-life applications for reaching your next personal or professional goals."
- The Daily Scramble

"A truly inspiring, thoughtful, well written, insightful compilation that applies common sense to contemporary issues involving life and how our personal behavior influences our significance by the choices we choose and do not choose to make. The content holds meaning for everyone who reads it and EVERYONE should READ IT!"
- J. Black, Amazon Reader

"Wonderfully written analysis of human complacency today. Choosing a life of meaning is a choice and with that choice we must overcome obstacles that thwart the human spirit. Many of these are discussed by examples which hold us back from a life of significance. The author's personal experiences in the book provide a meaningful basis to re-evaluate our present thoughts and future behavior."
- Amazon Customer

At the core of every individual is the burning desire to know with certainty that who they are and what they do matters. 

Significance. The idea of achieving that for your life may seem far-fetched, a "nice to have" but not really practical. Nothing can be further from the truth.

My intent in writing Dare to Matter was to reveal the framework of living life through a lens of significance. What was important for me was to ensure I did so in a practical, tangible way, leaving the reader with concrete next steps to take throughout the book. I hope I was successful in doing so.

Society continues to tell us that our greatest endeavor is the achievement of both success and happiness. I believe that if, in fact, that is your goal, you will be settling for less than what you were created for. 

You were meant to be significant, and Dare to Matter shows you how.

Being called "one of America's leading personal and professional development coaches," Pete Smith is a sought-after international speaker and trainer in the field of leadership, management, personal growth and development. His energetic and interactive style is complimented by his ability to provide practical takeaways that actually work, while having a little fun in the process. 
 
Prior to launching SmithImpact in 2011, Pete was the Operations Executive at one of the largest non-profit, alternative schools in Northern Virginia. During his tenure, he helped increase the organization's total income, employee base and client base by over 102%. 

Additionally, by focusing his efforts on creating an engaged and productive workforce, Pete helped increase the average employee tenure by 74% in just three and a half years, all while saving the organization over $420,000 in turnover costs during that time.

As the Director of HS Programs for the Mid-Atlantic Region for a for-profit education university, Pete took a historically underperforming team to the top 5 nationally in just 2 years. Upon his departure, his regions of New Jersey, Atlanta, and Washington DC ranked #1, #2, and #4 in the country.

Taking his experiences as a successful leader and manager, and incorporating the lessons learned from a near-death experience, Pete is routinely asked to develop people at the individual level and increase performance at the team level.