A big part of leading a fulfilling, wholesome life is knowing and differentiating between what's right and what's not - and eliminating the background noises to focus on what's essential, influential and impactful. Unlike most motivational or inspirational books which demand immediate action without explanations, Respect Matters - How to Empower, Enrich, and Elevate People is a book which evokes a more thoughtful approach to leading and living. Respect Matters is dedicated to giving its readers an unparalleled view into a way of life which is dictated not by selfishness and disregard for humans and humanity, but rather selflessness with respectful gracefulness to work towards a world more harmonious than the one which we currently occupy. With variant explanations, real like examples and enriching quotations, the book is the culmination of author Saitia Faaifo's life long experiences, values and lessons learnt which continue to empower him in his everyday life. He shares his wisdom, and values in this book in the hopes to inspire and influence his readers in realizing and then utilizing the power of respect within the various aspects of their lives. It is a book which lays the roadmap for the living to follow that will lead them to not only developing a new outlook towards life and living, but one which will also help them leave a respectful legacy - one that will continue to make a change long after they've moved on. Respect Matters is the author's effort to represent the core beliefs of his Polynesian roots to the world with a unifying message of Respect - one that will help connect together the diversified audiences of the world under one, equal roof.