Marc Kielburger

We have written this book because we have seen what is possible: one small step of kindness contributes to one large step for humankind.

If social involvement and volunteering were a drug, we’d be popping pills like there was no tomorrow.

... we often fall into a trap: the goals we strive for have little in common with the values we hold most dear.

What are we talking about? A life philosophy called Me to We, a way of living that feeds the positive in the world—one action, one act of faith, one small step at a time. Living Me to We has the potential to revolutionize kindness, redefine happiness and success, and rekindle community bonds powerful enough to change your life and the lives of everyone around you.

Humans are creatures of community: it’s in our bones. The first people to walk the earth survived not because they had better credit ratings than the competition but because they worked together to find food and shelter.

“Psychologists have made the case that negative emotions encourage people to focus on themselves, whereas positive emotions, like gratitude, tend to orient people toward helping others.”

If we are to craft a world that is just, compassionate, sustainable, and free of violence and hate, we must take every opportunity to make decisions that reflect our vision.

As we encouraged group members to focus on what they could do instead of what they couldn’t, a sense of determination replaced the previous gloom. Instead of despair, these young people began to feel a call to action.