A Billion Hours of Good

“Chris Field brilliantly shares a roadmap to make our biggest possible impact. A gripping and inspiring read that has already made a profound difference in my life, Chris shows us exactly how to make a difference while boosting results in our own work and lives. A Billion Hours of Good will move you to action, providing a simple approach that each of us can embrace to help change the world.”

—Josh Linkner, #1 booked innovation speaker in the world, two-time New York Times bestselling author, tech entrepreneur, and venture capitalist

“This book reached my soul. It’s a prescription to leading a life of service that makes all of humanity better. Chris reminds us that each of us can make a difference and challenges us to have the discipline to lead a servant-centered life. There is a network effect to helping others that multiplies and creates positive change for the world . . . here is your guide!”

—Mark Roenigk, Head of Hardware Engineering at Facebook, Former Technology Advisor to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Director of Taelor’s House Foundation

“Chris Field is an astute observer of the human condition. He has used his insights and a lifetime of personal experiences to create a way to leverage the cumulative good in all of us—14 minutes at a time. This book is nothing less than a blueprint for each of us to become a better version of ourselves. He encourages us to embrace our compassion, courage, and creativity. And in this way, he has prepared us to make our individual contributions to A Billion Hours of Good.”

—Dr. David N. McMurray, Regents Professor Emeritus, Former Peace Corps Volunteer (Kenya), and Former Consultant to the World Health Organization

“Wow. This book came at just the right time for me. In fact, it is probably just the right time for our world. I found myself smiling and nodding as I quickly turned page after page. Chris Field inspires through excellent story-telling but also provides a practical blueprint for us all to follow to create A Billion Hours of Good 14 minutes at a time. I want to share this book with everyone.”

—Terri Dorsey, Director of Executive Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

“In A Billion Hours of Good, Chris pilots a metaphorical lawnmower. He clears a path by anticipating excuses and mowing them over. Chris started with my heart and then nimbly made his way into the part of my brain that too easily generates retorts—and in that very spot he worked his magic. Using pragmatism and relatable stories, Chris showed me I am capable of doing hard things, motivated me to do hard things, and helped me believe in my ability to make a meaningful impact in the world—in just 14 minutes a day.”

—Corey Oliver, Former Senior HR leader at Nike and Deloitte 

“I’m all in! If you want to make a difference, if you are thinking about the legacy you want to leave, then this book is for you. Chris provides both practical and inspiring tools for making a difference—14 minutes at a time—through his mastery of story. Using a small piece of our day, we can make a difference in our world. A Billion Hours of Good gives us exactly what we need today to generate significant change in the world, wherever we are in our lives and whatever we have to give. The biggest gift and investment we can make is our time. This book teaches us how to spend it wisely. It is incredible how much progress we can make with small increments of time when we commit to being consistent. I’m all in for the Billion Hours of Good movement and for making a difference together. Are you?”

—Shannon Deer, PhD, Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Mays Business School at Texas A&M University