The Look Within Series
Look within.
Illustrated stories and four simple steps for becoming the person you already see.
Begin the journeyWithin
See it · Map it · Live it · Cultivate it
The person you want to become is already within you. Look Within is a series of short, illustrated stories about a boy who meets a mentor, and the steps he takes to become who he admires.
Written by Miles McAlister for anyone who feels stuck, in the wrong place, or without a plan. Read in a single sitting. Carry it for years.
The Series
Two stories. One journey.
Look Within: A Story About Discovering the Key to Success
goal · plan · routine
Look Within: The Complete Series
both books + the future self worksheet
Look Within II: Environment Is Key
mentors · community · resilience
Instant download · sent by email after checkout
Prefer a printed book? Find it on Amazon: Look Within · Look Within II
Praise for Look Within
“Ranks among the best-in-class.”
Beth Adams · Pacific Book Review
“A timeless story with an ever-powerful moral.”
Pacific Book Review“A must-have for youngsters' libraries.”
Pacific Book Review“May literally change the lives of those who read it.”
Pacific Book ReviewFrom readers
“Inspired me to think about life from a proactive point of view.”
N. · Verified Amazon review“Perfect for teens trying to pull away from a rut, and also for adults.”
Karin · Verified Amazon review“As a teacher I would recommend it to anyone who has a vision or is looking for one.”
J.J., teacher · Amazon reviewFree · Step one: See it
Start with the worksheet.
The same ten-minute exercise that started my journey. Get it free, plus one short email a week to help you live the four steps.
The four steps
Four steps from the books.
A mentor teaches these steps to someone who feels lost and alone. They work for anyone, starting from anywhere.
I · See it
The Goal
“Write down who you want to become.”
II · Map it
The Plan
“The goal is the destination. The plan is the map.”
III · Live it
The Routine
“Discipline yourself to a daily practice.”
IV · Cultivate it
The Environment
“Surround yourself with people, places and things that help you grow.”
And one promise holds it together · take action
Look inside
Every page is illustrated.
Coming next
The 30-Day Look Within Workbook.
A guided workbook that walks you through all four steps, one short page a day. Join the waitlist to get it first, at the early-reader price.
Work with Miles
Programs & services
From one-time events to full integrations, the Look Within Program helps young people build meaningful habits and connect education to purpose.
01
Speaking engagements
I share my journey from a former college athlete in Oakland, California, to author and entrepreneur. Real stories, real lessons, and the four steps of Look Within, delivered live.
Schools · conferences · community events
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One-day workshops
Interactive personal development workshops on goal setting, discipline, financial literacy and an entrepreneurial mindset. Flexible format and delivery.
Schools · youth organizations · athletic programs · libraries
03
Curriculum & plug-in programs
A custom personal development curriculum built on the Look Within framework, with instructor guides, student workbooks and flexible pacing for different age groups.
Schools · nonprofits · after-school programs
Free · 10 minutes
Meet your future self.
The same short exercise that started my journey. Free when you join the Look Within email list.
One short email a week · unsubscribe anytime
The author
Miles McAlister
I'm a former college athlete from Oakland, California.
My turning point came in a post-grad business program. The assignment was to draw the ideal client for a business I was building. As I described their taste, their income and their lifestyle, I realized I was describing the person I wanted to become. So I drew myself, five years in the future, and presented that to the class.
At that time, I had no mentor, and no one around me had done what I dreamed of doing. That picture became my guide: how to carry myself, what actions to take, who to become.
Seeing my future self before I had any proof was the biggest breakthrough of my life. It started the journey that became Look Within, and everything I've built since.
Stay calm. Look within. Be your own hero.