Life in Perspective (Paperback)

Name: Life in Perspective
Author: Tiago Forte

The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review

Transform reflection into action and take control of your future - with the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain

'A fiercely effective - practice for planning a life you will love' RYDER CARROLL

'The highest-leverage hours you'll spend all year' BEN MEER

Perspective is the new currency of our time.

In our age of hyperconnectivity and information overload, it's easy to lose perspective. But when we forget what's important, we let go of agency and life becomes directionless. So how do we focus on what really matters?

Introducing the ARC Protocol: a new framework to get your life back in perspective. Bestselling author and productivity expert Tiago Forte reveals how to gain clarity on your deepest values - and transform
introspection into action.

With powerful, practical tools for reflection on the past, assessment of the present and intention-setting for the future, this guide enables you to meaningfully pause and then move forward. Regain motivation, recognise possibilities, design projects - and create a future that aligns with what you really want.

'Forte's ideas really work' SETH GODIN

Publication date: November 3, 2026

£14.99

ISBN: 9781805224044

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Business & Management, Self Help & Advice

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The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review

Tiago Forte

Transform reflection into action and take control of your future - with the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain

'A fiercely effective - practice for planning a life you will love' RYDER CARROLL

'The highest-leverage hours you'll spend all year' BEN MEER

Perspective is the new currency of our time.

'Forte's ideas really work' SETH GODIN

Publication date: November 3, 2026

£11.99

ISBN: 9781805224051

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0GT28VBZ1

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Business & Management, Self Help & Advice

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Life in Perspective (Audiobook)

The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review

Tiago Forte

Transform reflection into action and take control of your future - with the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain

'A fiercely effective – practice for planning a life you will love' RYDER CARROLL

'The highest-leverage hours you'll spend all year' BEN MEER

Perspective is the new currency of our time.

With powerful, practical tools for reflection on the past, assessment of the present and intention-setting for the future, this guide enables you to meaningfully pause and then move forward. Regain motivation, recognise possibilities, design projects – and create a future that aligns with what you really want.

'Forte's ideas really work' SETH GODIN

Publication date: November 3, 2026

£24.99

ISBN: 9781806490363

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0GYYLPF1J

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Business & Management, Self Help & Advice

Reviews for Life in Perspective

'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, author of THE 5 TYPES OF WEALTH

'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

'Awareness has a quiet way of changing everything. As we begin to understand our patterns with greater honesty and compassion, we naturally make wiser choices for ourselves and for the people we love. LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE offers a thoughtful process for cultivating that awareness through reflection, curiosity, and intention. This is a book that will help many people reconnect with what truly matters'

Yung Pueblo, author of LIGHTER

'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 PERSEPCTIVE offers a rare kind of technology: one that helps you think more clearly about yourself'

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of TINY EXPERIMENTS

'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, author of THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD

'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

'LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE shows you how to grab the steering wheel of your life, your best intention and intuition will be riding shotgun and aim your You in the direction of your choosing. You won't be sorry. You'll be more you than you ever thought possible'

Dave Evans, author of DESIGNING YOUR LIFE

'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, author of BIG TRUST

'LIFE IN PERSPECTIVEreminds 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, author of YOUR BEST YEAR EVER

'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 favour. Block off a weekend and go meet yourself'

Tara Schuster, author of BUY YOURSELF THE F*CKING LILLIES

'Praise for BUILDING A SECOND BRAIN'

'Completely changed my life'

Ali Abdaal, author of FEEL GOOD PRODUCTIVITY

'Reading this book feels like being let in on a secret. ... an absolute must read'

Ryder Carroll, author of THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD

'Lays out a detailed approach to using digital tools to feel less bombarded and have more time to think'

FINANCIAL TIMES

'Well-written, cogent and useful manual'

David Allen, author of GETTING THINGS DONE

'Until memory implants become a thing, mastering the 'second brain' in your hip pocket might be your best move'

FAST COMPANY

'Will make you rethink your relationship with knowledge. Tiago's method offers a paradigm shift from the tiring quest for self-improvement to the freedom of self-expression. After reading the book, you will finally be able to focus on what matters: connecting ideas and generating insights'

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of TINY EXPERIMENTS

Tiago Forte

Tiago Forte is founder of Fortelabs.co and one of the world's foremost experts on productivity. He has taught thousands of people how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their lives. He has worked with organizations such as Toyota Motor Corporation and the Inter-American Development Bank, and his work has been featured in the New York Times, Atlantic and Harvard Business Review.

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