A groundbreaking guide to finding purpose—rooted in science and guaranteed to change the way you see your life

Dr. Jessica Tracy spent twenty years climbing the academic ladder—publishing papers, winning praise and running one of Canada’s leading psychology labs. From the outside, she had everything. So why did she suddenly find herself asking the question: Does any of this matter?

Instead of ignoring the feeling—or buying the usual midlife-crisis distractions—Tracy followed the question. And what she discovered upended everything she thought she knew about science, meaning and our place in the universe.

In Why We Matter, Tracy takes readers on an eye-opening journey from strict materialism to a richer, more connected understanding of reality based on systems theory. Drawing on surprising findings from quantum physics, cognitive science and psychology, she reveals a powerful truth: the universe may be far less random—and far more meaningful—than we’ve been taught.

With warmth and wit, Tracy shows how you can:
• See patterns and purpose where you once saw chaos
• Break out of burnout, autopilot and achievement mode
• Reconnect to what truly matters
• Build a life that feels meaningful—on your own terms.

PRAISE FOR PRIDE:
“A revelation.” —Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“Insightful and engaging.” —Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness

“Stopped me in my tracks.” —Adam Grant, author of Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

“A must-read.” —Publishers Weekly