the boring middle.

Make room for
the work that matters.

A 12-week planner for the projects you keep putting off.

Free to use.

Your next chapter
The outcome

Get my first 10 customers

Customer conversations4 / 10
This week's effort
20 / 100 XP
Week 1 · Tasks1 / 3 done

PlankoLeave some room in your first week.

Give this week a direction.

Link your tasks to an outcome, then make room for them.

New to 12-week planning?
From a goal to a weekly plan

Name the result

Choose one outcome for the next 12 weeks.

Find room in the week

Match the work to your available time.

Check whether it is working

Review your effort and results each week.

Inside the planner

Experience the planner

Choose what you see each day

Choose widgets for your work, outcomes and next steps.

Try today

Today's focus

Your next work session
09:00–10:00 Focus

Write the first newsletter draft

45 min40 XP
The outcome

Publish a useful newsletter

18 / 50 readers

This week's effort

20 / 100 XP

1 of 4 tasks complete

Work through it with Planko

Think through your goals, unblock a task, or review the week.

Planko

YouI keep adding tasks. Am I moving the right thing?

PlankoYour goal is customers, but this week is all building. Try two customer conversations.

Suggested task
Talk to two potential customers

30 min

How a week works

Week 1 · Make the first draft

  • Outline the first chapter, planned40 XP
  • Ask two readers for feedback, planned20 XP
  • Revise the opening, planned40 XP

100 XP planned · 0 earned

Plan

Choose a few tasks that move one outcome.

Make it easier to come back

Your dashboard

Arrange your work, calendar and progress widgets.

Find your view

Your pod

Optional weekly check-ins and support from your pod.

How pods work

Your Small Proofs

Collect week tickets and stamps for small milestones.

Close a week

Connect with your favourite tools

Your notes and measures, connected.

the boring middle.

Select a logo to see how it connects with your planner.

Before you start

What is this planner actually for?

Choose a 12-week outcome, plan weekly tasks, and review what moved.

Do I need to know the 12 Week Year method?

No. A chapter is a focused period, usually 12 weeks. Start with one outcome.

What does Planko do?

Talk through goals, refine tasks, and review progress. You approve changes before they are saved.

What happens when I miss a week?

Carry unfinished work, save it for later, or drop it when planning the next week.

What do the XP scores mean?

XP compares planned and completed task weights. Outcome measures track results separately.

Can I use it on my own? Is it free?

Yes. The planner is free to use, and pods are optional.

What would you like to finish?

Start with one outcome.

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