Like how it is easier to solve a maze backwards, try to think backwards when given a task or when you have a goal to achieve. Things become much simpler.
- planning - start from the launch date
- learning - ask what will help you grow
- building - start from the UX towards impl
- writing - decide the final key takeaways
- decisions - start with desired outcome
- career - start from the role you want and work backwards
Hope this helps.