Where the Light Gets In: Simple, playful and profound perspective shifts to change your life, now a #1 Australian bestseller

by Ben Crowe

This book will change your perspective on life - forever.

'A masterclass in wisely defining success and what it means to live a successful life' - ANDRE AGASSI

'If knowledge is power, understanding yourself might just be the biggest superpower of all ... I am so excited for the world to read this book. I absolutely loved it and the world will be in a much better place having learned from him.' ASH BARTY

'Ben Crowe reminds us to play as if our well-being depends on it. It does' - ESTHER PEREL




Ben Crowe is one of the world's most in-demand mindset coaches. In this book, he reveals nine simple-yet-profound perspective shifts that will change the way you see the world and yourself.

Showing how these nine perspective shifts are relevant to every human being, Ben demonstrates how self-compassion, imagination and appreciation can turn adversity into possibility, remove pressure and help us find that elusive balance between confidence and happiness, achievement and fulfillment.

Move from fearful to playful, from human doing to human being, and from fitting in to truly belonging. Even small perspective shifts can lead to massive breakthroughs, creating the freedom to redefine what it means to live a life true to yourself. Because that's where the light gets in.

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307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2026

Reviews

[ML O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book challenges some of our most entrenched assumptions, particularly the pressure we place on ourselves and others through expectation. Ben Crowe’s reframing around goals, self-compassion and play is especially relevant for educators, parents and leaders. Thoughtful, accessible and quietly confronting in the best way.

[Elly · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
How can I bottle up all the wisdom that Ben Crowe has to share?!

[Ros Gaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben Crowe has assisted many champion teams and athletes, including Ash Barty, to change their perspective and achieve success in sport. But his approach also has surprising resonance in everyday life. I found this book to be much more profound and helpful than I expected.

[Anna O'Neill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I waited a long time for this book especially after reading the Ash Barty and Trent Cotchin books. It was worth the wait! I will probably read it again.

[Pam Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an encouraging book. For all of us who have ever felt not worthy, not good enough, and too stressed to be a success, this book is for us. Thanks Crowey for sharing your wisdom and simple ideas.

[Sam Bunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical and easy to follow on mindset and perspective. Loved it. Simple but powerful messages and relatable anecdotes to tie it all together. Highly recommend

[Jane Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice to read the reasoning behind some of the huge changes we've seen in our athletes. The mind is very powerful!