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About the Book
In our age of hyperconnectivity and information overload, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Weeks blur into months and accomplishments quickly fade into the next obligation. Important decisions get made in reaction to circumstances instead of in alignment with our deepest values. How do we regain our sense of perspective on what matters?
In Life in Perspective, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tiago Forte distills the ancient practice of the annual life review into a modern, step-by-step method—drawing on nearly twenty years of personal practice and the experience of teaching it to thousands of people worldwide.
At the heart of this book is the ARC Method: Appreciate the Past, Reflect on the Present, and Create the Future. Through guided journaling, gratitude practices, visualization exercises, thoughtfully designed prompts, you will learn how to revisit the year you’ve lived, uncover hidden patterns in your experiences, identify what is most alive for you now, and translate those insights into meaningful projects and plans for the future.
Whether you turn to it as a yearly ritual or a trusted guide during pivotal moments, Life in Perspective is not a book about doing more. It is a book about seeing more clearly—and discovering that the biggest changes in life often begin not with a new plan, but with a new point of view.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon Element/Simon Acumen (November 3, 2026)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668079973
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Raves and Reviews
“Awareness has a quiet way of changing everything. Life in Perspective offers a thoughtful process for cultivating awareness through reflection, curiosity, and intention. This is a book that will help you reconnect with what truly matters.” —Yung Pueblo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter
“Life in Perspective reminds us that the most important leadership begins with leading ourselves. Tiago Forte offers more than a thoughtful framework—he provides a practical annual rhythm for gaining clarity, making wiser decisions, and living with greater intention. If you want your next year to be different, start by seeing your life more clearly.” —Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author of Your Best Year Ever
“Most people plan their next year without ever really understanding their last one. Tiago Forte gives you the method for closing that gap. Life in Perspective takes something almost nobody does consistently and turns it into one of the most powerful, repeatable practices available for building a life you believe in.” —Dr. Shadé Zahrai, bestselling author of Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, and Fuel Success
“An elegant, heartfelt—yet fiercely effective—practice for planning a life you will love. Forte transformed the way I go about reflecting on my year.” —Ryder Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Bullet Journal Method
“Life in Perspective is the guide I wish someone had handed me: a clear, doable ritual for appreciating where you've been, getting honest about where you are, and choosing where you go next. Tiago Forte has done us all a favor. Block off a weekend and go meet yourself.” —Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
“Every great life needs a feedback loop. Tiago Forte has designed the best annual review method I've ever seen, and this book hands you his complete system. The highest-leverage hours you'll spend all year.” —Ben Meer, author of How to Be Good at Life
“Curiosity isn’t just about exploring the world. It’s about exploring your own experience with enough honesty that new possibilities can emerge. Clear and humane, Life in Perspective offers a rare kind of technology: one that helps you think more clearly about yourself.” —Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs and author of Tiny Experiments
“As a therapist, I've watched too many people drift through life on autopilot until a crisis forces them to question their path. Tiago Forte offers a healthier way. Life in Perspective gives you a proactive strategy to step back each year, build real self-awareness, and create the life you actually want to live.” —Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
“Timely, powerful, and profoundly needed. Life in Perspective is the antidote to a world engineered to steal your attention and scramble your sense of self. Tiago Forte offers a simple, beautiful practice for stepping back, seeing clearly, and choosing the life you want to live.” —Sahil Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth
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