September is for Starting

September 18th - Work backwards

Sep 18, 2025
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Ever feel stuck because you don’t know what the next step is?

Here’s a trick: work backwards.

Instead of starting from where you are, imagine the project is already finished. Ask yourself:

  • What’s the very last thing I would do before it’s done?

  • And just before that?

  • And before that?

Step by step, working backwards helps you uncover the path forward. It takes away the guesswork, clears the brain fog, and gives you a clear sequence of actions you can follow.

If you’re blocked on “what’s next,” flip the question: What came just before the finish line?

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