Productivity & Mindsetintermediate
Burn Down
Definition
A simple chart that tracks how much work is left in a project over time, sloping downwards as tasks are completed towards a deadline.
Why it matters
A burn down chart shows at a glance whether you are on track to finish on time, so you can adjust early instead of panicking at the end.
Example
Your launch burn down shows ten tasks left with three days to go, telling you to drop the nice-to-haves and focus.
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