Backward Planning

Start with your end goal and work backward to today. Identify every milestone and deadline in reverse order to create a clear path from now to completion.

timer30-60 min planning session

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  1. 1Define your end goal with a specific deadline
  2. 2Identify the last step before achieving the goal
  3. 3Work backward: what must happen before that step?
  4. 4Continue until you reach an action you can take today
  5. 5Create a timeline with all milestones

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