Born into modest circumstances in the Netherlands, Fred Matser was thrown unexpectedly from a young age into a real estate career that led him to considerable wealth. Following some extraordinary transcendental experiences, Matser set himself on a journey of personal discovery. His global travels opened his heart and mind to the needs of humanity and he has since dedicated his life to philanthropic work inspiring change in the fields of health, social change, education and the environment. Weaving humorous anecdotes with heartrending and remarkable tales of transformation and hope, Matser shares the "12 Keys" that he believes could transform our world. There are also contributions from many wonderful people around the globe, both known and unknown, including Jane Goodall, Jerry Jampolsky, Patch Adams, Matthew Fox, Ruud Lubbers, Ervin Laszlo, Hiroshi Motoyama, and Caroline Myss.