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A free practical tool

Backwards Planner

Work backwards from a deadline to create a practical, timed plan and calculate when to start.

Free tool · no sign-up

When do I actually need to start?

List the tasks in normal order, set a deadline, and get a schedule that works backwards for you.

Build the plan from the deadline

Tasks in the order you will do them

Estimate each task honestly; the planner works from the last task back to the first.

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Good to know: The plan uses the date and time settings on this device. Your entries are calculated in this browser and are not sent anywhere.

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