August brings the last full month of summer and a transition to back to school and other activities. Use this time to spend time with family and friends and celebrate the start of the harvest. Check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for uplifting ideas and great material. Our goal at Franklin Planner …
International Friendship Day, celebrated on July 30th, is a wonderful reminder of the importance of the friendships we treasure. Our feelings for these individuals usually run deep, and becoming a good friend ourselves is a worthy endeavor that requires thought and effort. Here are some key principles to help you be the best friend you …
“A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.” –Aristotle
“If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” –Albert Einstein
Most great ideas remain dormant because people don’t have the courage, resources, time, or money to take action. For those who do take action, many find themselves unprepared, often spending valuable time and money on a dream that simply goes astray. Turning an idea into practice can seem overwhelming. Even small ideas can appear laden …
Listening is a fundamental skill that underpins all human interactions, yet it’s often neglected or poorly executed. Despite the fact that we engage in listening daily, research suggests that we only remember between 25% and 50% of what we hear. This gap highlights the need for improving our listening skills to enhance our relationships and …
“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.” –Doug Larson
“If we can attack incorrect beliefs and destructive behavior without attacking ourselves or others, we can solve most of the human relations and personal productivity problems we encounter in life, and we can feel good about ourselves.” -Hyrum W. Smith
In Hyrum W. Smith’s “The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management,” Law 7 emphasizes the crucial link between our beliefs and the fulfillment of our needs. Understanding this connection can profoundly impact our personal and professional lives. But how can we determine whether a belief, attitude, or opinion is accurate? The key …
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July is a month that embodies the spirit of freedom and celebration. As the heart of summer, it brings long, sun-soaked days and warm, starry nights perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends. Central to July’s charm is the 4th of July, a day that resonates with the essence of independence and the …
“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.” –Stephen R. Covey
July brings the fullness of summer with holidays and vacations. Take advantage of these memory building days; spend time with family and friends; and enjoy all that summer has to bring. Check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for uplifting ideas and great material. Our goal at Franklin Planner is to support YOU …
In our journey towards effective time and life management, understanding the connection between our beliefs and our behavior is paramount. Hyrum W. Smith’s book, ‘The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management,’ introduces Law 6, which delves into the Franklin Reality Model—a powerful tool that sheds light on why we behave the way …
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“We must not only remain open to new information, we must actively seek it out and try to gain a more complete understanding of the world as it really is.” –Hyrum W. Smith
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.” – Pam Brown
Yesterday was officially Father’s Day. We hope you reached out, spent quality time with, or took a moment to remember your dad. Dads and other father figures are often taken for granted. Yet, they play a crucial role in our lives, providing guidance, support, and love. He’s that guy who shows up whenever you call …
“I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.” –Henry David Thoreau
June is Great Outdoors Month, a celebration of the natural beauty that surrounds us. This month offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature: enjoy picnics and barbecues, visit the beach or the lake, spend time gardening or relaxing in a hammock, explore local, state, and national parks, take road trips, and share quality …
June is Effective Communication Month, a time to reflect on the essential skill of connecting with others. Effective communication may seem instinctive, but it’s common to experience misunderstandings, frustration, and conflict; all a direct result of miscommunication that can impact relationships in every aspect of life. By honing our communication skills, we can deepen connections, …
“If I were to summarize in one sentence the single most important principle I have learned in the field of interpersonal relations, it would be this: Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” — Dr. Stephen R. Covey
