A free guided tool by Mike Schmitz

Your Personal Retreat,
guided step by step.

Once a quarter, step away from the noise. Reflect on the last 90 days, recommit to what matters, and plan the next 90. This tool walks you through the same 8-step process I’ve used for years — in about 8 hours, with timers, prompts, and an exportable summary.

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If you’re brand new to the Personal Retreat process, this video will walk you through it:

A quick overview of the 8-step Personal Retreat process

Step 1 · 30 min
Vision & Values

Reconnect with your one-sentence mission and the principles you want to live by.

Step 2 · 60 min
Journal Review

Look back at the last 90 days and notice the patterns, wins, and recurring friction.

Step 3 · 30 min
Ideal Future

Picture a day in the life of future you — your north star for what's next.

Step 4 · 60 min
Wheel of Life

Score 9 areas of life from 1–10 and see where you actually are right now.

Step 5 · 60 min
Retrospective: Past

What did you accomplish? What went well? What could have gone better?

Step 6 · 120 min
Retrospective: Forward

What should you start, stop, and keep doing? The breakthroughs come after 90 minutes.

Step 7 · 60 min
Set Intentions

Pick 1 or 2 specific goals — the lowest area on your Wheel is usually the right place.

Step 8 · 60 min
Perfect Week

Block out an ideal week that protects time for what matters most.

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