While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace these elements, we can conjure more moments that matter. What if a teacher could design a lesson that he knew his students would remember twenty years later? What if a manager knew how to create an experience that would delight customers? What if you had a better sense of how to create memories that matter for your children?

Defining moments -- Thinking in moments -- Elevation. Build peaks ; Break the script -- Insight. Trip over the truth ; Stretch for insight -- Pride. Recognize others ; Multiply milestones ; Practice courage -- Connection. Create shared meaning ; Deepen ties ; Making moments matter -- Want more?.