The 100 Day Master’s Thesis PlannerFor a rapidly written academic paperMost employers won’t ask what your master’s thesis was about. They’ll ask how you worked on it.
Because how you approach a big project tells them more than your grade ever will.
Hardcover, 156 pages. Also available as an app in English and på dansk.
The 100 Day Master’s Thesis Planner helps you stay focused, organised and productive, so you can finish your thesis in 100 days or less without the stress, and learn to work effectively.
Say goodbye to procrastination and panic. Say hello to structure, progress and peace of mind.
Why 100 days or less?
Let’s be honest: most master’s theses don’t get read. Not by future employers, and not by colleagues. And with ChatGPT and other AI tools, the ability to write 80 pages of academic theory is no longer the standout skill it once was.
But how you work? That still matters. A lot. Employers aren’t hiring you for your thesis title. They’re hiring you for how you think, plan and deliver under pressure. So if you’re not planning to become a PhD or a professor, stop writing like one.
What to focus on instead
- Speed with structure
- Good enough over perfectionism
- A clear, results-driven process that proves you get things done
As the late Sir Ken Robinson once joked in his TED Talk
“If you look at who really succeeds in school, you’d have to conclude the whole system is designed to produce university professors.”
But you’re not trying to become one. You’re trying to become hirable outside university. This planner helps you get there, one day at a time, in less time than your peers.
Your thesis is a chance to show what you can do
The planner gives you a clear system to break down your thesis, stay on track and finish in 100 days or less, without burning out and still meeting your university’s criteria. Your thesis isn’t just a paper. It’s a chance to show future employers that:
- You can lead long-term projects
- You manage your time like a pro
- You know when to perfect and when to deliver
How to use the planner
Five simple questions at the end of each day can shorten your writing process by weeks or even months. Fill in the page after you’ve finished working on your thesis for the day. It’s the last thing you do in your writing process every day, and every page has a quote to remind you of the joy of keeping momentum.
Put in today’s date
Write down the date of the day you’ve completed. The planner is meant to be filled in after you’ve finished working on your master’s thesis for the day. It’s the last thing related to your writing process you do every day.
Inspirational quote
Every day you’ll find a quote to remind you of the joy of keeping momentum, with positive psychology and gratitude.
What have I accomplished today?
Writing down your accomplishments is both gratifying and empowering. When you start a day knowing you’ll have to account for your productivity later, you’re more motivated to work. It also gives you visible evidence of what you’ve accomplished and helps you think about what needs to be done tomorrow.
What had I planned to do, but did not do?
Registering what you didn’t do keeps you from forgetting important tasks, which can then be moved to the next day. To fill this out, simply check yesterday’s page, where you wrote down what needed to be done today, and carry over any incomplete tasks along with any new ones you identified during the day.
Why did I not finish what I had planned to do?
The key is to become a better planner and to find the patterns and reasons why you didn’t do everything you planned. By naming the reasons, you future-proof your success, because you stop yourself from repeating what kept you from finishing.
What must I do tomorrow?
Specify the most important tasks you absolutely must do, and be specific, so you’re as prepared as possible to get a lot done. Instead of writing “Continue writing and reading”, specify what needs to be written and which chapters or pages need to be read. Vague plans lead to delayed starts and poor execution.
What is the first action I need to take tomorrow?
A list of activities can lead to analysis paralysis. Be specific about the very first thing, and you get started faster. It also helps you set yourself up for a better start if you prepare for it, just like putting out your gym clothes the night before instead of rummaging for them in the morning.
Saving time and gaining time
Being faster is impressive, and it opens up opportunities. If you save 50 days on your master’s thesis, you have 50 extra days to improve your CV and become an even stronger candidate.
100 days from today
When can I celebrate being done?
Number of days I am faster than the rest
Your finish date comes from the first calculator. Add the official hand-in date from your university.
Nothing you type here is saved or sent anywhere.
Why it works
- A plan beats good intentions. In a study James Clear describes in Atomic Habits, 91% of the people who wrote down when and where they would exercise actually did it. Without a plan, it was only about one in three. The planner makes you write down tomorrow’s first action every day.
- Daily check-ins keep you accountable. Reflecting every day helps you track your momentum and build the habits employers value: clarity, focus and follow-through.
- It’s more than finishing a project. It’s training yourself to think and work like the professional you’re becoming.
Master’s thesis completion confidence test
From 1 to 10, how likely do you think you are to finish your master’s thesis in less than 100 days? 1 is very unlikely, and 10 is a definite yes.
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About the planner
Very few employers care about what your master’s thesis was about. If it isn’t relevant to them, they won’t ask about it. But they do want to know how you worked on it.
This planner helps you write your master’s thesis in less than 100 days, so you can prove to a future employer that you’re someone who knows how to get things done.
The planner that changes the way you look at your final academic paper.
- Inspirational stories to get you going
- An explanation of the psychology behind the planner
- 100 days of daily planning to keep your writing momentum and motivation intact
- 5 daily questions focused on daily feedback, accountability and planning
- Learn how to work faster with less stress
- Impress a future employer (and yourself) with solid proof of your strong work ethic
- Hardcover
- 156 pages
- Language: English
- Made in Denmark
- Undated, 100 days of productivity
- Measures approx. 155 × 235 mm
- Printed according to the EU GPSR guidelines on product safety
For logistical reasons, the planner is currently only planned for release in Denmark. We’re working hard on a full release in Europe, and later in the rest of the world.
If you’re interested, please still sign up, no matter where you’re from, and let me know where you come from. Just sign up below. That way I can see which countries and parts of the world also want to write their master’s thesis in 100 days or less. You’ll get a free 1 day PDF of the planner.
Christian Belshaw-Jespersen
Also available as an app, in English and Danish
The same method on your phone. The app builds your plan around your own deadline, sets your daily writing goal and shows your progress day by day. Keep the planner on your desk and the app in your pocket.
So let’s do it.
Impress your future employer by writing your master’s thesis faster than most of your peers
Claim your copy of The 100 Day Master’s Thesis Planner today.
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