The Janus Plan
A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention
by Jobert E. Abueva
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Pub Date 15 Sep 2026 | Archive Date 15 Dec 2026
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Description
91% of New Year's Resolutions Fail. The Janus Plan offers an alternative that works.
Jobert E. Abueva was once a chronic New Year's resolution maker—and breaker. After burnout forced him to rethink everything he thought he knew about success, he developed a framework for meaningful change that begins not with goals, but with reflection.
The Janus Plan isn’t another New Year’s resolutions book. It’s a practical, inspiring guide that blends poetic metaphors with clear frameworks to help anyone create meaningful change. Inspired by Janus, the Roman god of thresholds, The Janus Plan teaches you to look back with insight, look forward with intention, and build a year that reflects who you are becoming. Whether you’re a student starting out in life, a professional rethinking your daily rhythms, a retiree entering a new chapter, or simply someone who’s ready for a more grounded way to move through the year, this book meets you right where you are.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Break free from the cycle of failed resolutions
- Identify the values that should guide major life decisions
- Let go of goals that no longer fit who they are becoming
- Create meaningful habits that align with their priorities
- Navigate major life transitions with greater confidence
- Build momentum that lasts beyond January
Beyond New Years, the book is also relevant for people facing periods of transition: career pivots, retirement, empty nesting, relationship changes, relocation, loss, burnout, or simply a desire to live more intentionally.
It is also for couples and families who want to grow together with intention as well as teams and organizations searching for a more human approach to planning, one that honors both results and the people behind them.
At a time when self-improvement often feels synonymous with doing more, optimizing harder, and moving faster, The Janus Plan offers a different message.
“This isn't about becoming a better version of yourself,” says Abueva. “It's about becoming a more authentic version of yourself.”
For anyone tired of making the same resolutions year after year, The Janus Plan offers a gentler—and ultimately more effective—path forward.
Advance Praise
"The freshest take on new beginnings I have ever read. . . . A truly soulful guide to hitting reset while staying true to who you are."—Julie Morgenstern, New York Times bestselling author of Organizing from the Inside Out
“A unique and engaging approach to self-improvement.” — Kirkus Reviews
"Beautifully written and deeply practical, The Janus Plan shows leaders how true transformation begins with self-reflection. Abueva blends cultural wisdom and modern strategy into a framework that helps us lead from both clarity and compassion."— Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"The Janus Plan offers practical ways to make this coming year the best one yet. It gives permission to pause, listen, and align, proving you don't need a new you, just a more honest relationship with the one you already are."— Laura Vanderkam, author of Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance
"The Janus Plan is a rare blend of poetry and practicality. Jobert E. Abueva doesn't just teach us how to begin again. He shows us how to honor what came before so our next steps have meaning. Insightful, elegant, and empowering, this is the guide for anyone ready to cross their next threshold with purpose."— Ahmet Bozer, author of Soulgery and former President, Coca-Cola International
“The Janus Plan is a deeply thoughtful and actionable guide for anyone ready to step into their next chapter with purpose and intention. Through honest storytelling, global perspectives, and meaningful rituals, Jobert Abueva offers a powerful framework for reflection, renewal, and intentional growth. His insights help readers move from survival to thriving while creating a future true to who they are and who they want to become. A powerful blueprint for aligning your future with who you are and how you want to show up in the world."— Angela Chee, Author of The Power of The Only: Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment
Marketing Plan
- US book tour - starting in NY/NJ/PA corridor, but open to traveling elsewhere.
- Influencer marketing campaign
- PR and earned media campaign led by freelance PR team
- Digital advertising and social media campaign
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798901770016 |
| PRICE | $21.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
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