“The challenge of leadership is to be strong but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” -Jim Rohn
Read Colleen’s story to hear how her Franklin Planner has helped her become a successful attorney. During my freshman year of college (19 years ago), I could not keep track of and prioritize all the demands on my time. My brother bought me a Franklin Planner which was one of the best gifts I have …
Most people have three main accumulation spots: the junk drawer, the garage, and the inside of their bag or briefcase. Whether or not you spent your summer traveling, you probably have quite the collection of things in your bag. Empty your bag in a clear, spacious location and go through all of the contents. Get …
“Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” -Conrad Hilton
By Patty Gardner Have you ever had a few extra minutes before the next thing but didn’t think it was enough time to do anything or didn’t know what to do so instead you surfed the net or played a game on your phone or just did nothing? That’s not to say it isn’t okay to sometimes do …
Now that autumn is in full swing, it’s time to count down the weeks until the end of the year. Take some time to set goals for the remaining months of the year, and write them down in your planner. Whether it’s picking up a new hobby or finishing off your holiday shopping while still …
Each season brings new details to track, new events to plan for. Autumn is no exception, with preparations to make for one of the busiest times of the year. Here are some pointers on optimizing your planner for autumn: • Review your goals for the year and set specific goals for the next three months. Break these goals …
Read Larrissa’s story to hear how her father passed down the gift of organization into her life. My experience with the Franklin Covey system began with my dad. He worked in outside sales, and always had his “arm” with him. He wrote down EVERYTHING in that planner. Over the years his dedication to recording all …
“First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” -Aristotle
By Patty Gardner Having guests for dinner? Sometimes having guests is more stressful than fun but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 10 ways you can entertain and have fun at the same time. 1. Choose a simple menu. When you’re having guests is NOT the time to try new recipes and …
Why do we buy planners? Perhaps the biggest reason is because we want more free time, and the best way to find that is to plan out your day. The question is, what planner is best for you? Do you want a daily or weekly variety? The answer to that question is personal. You’ll have …
There are few things more irritating than opening your planner and finding out that you’re out of pages. Your planner is finished, and you have no way to maintain your schedule or take notes. To avoid this dilemma, order your next planner early. The minute you think you have plenty of time to order, someone …
“Achievement – You can do anything you set your mind to when you have vision, determination, and an endless supply of expendable labor.” -Larry Kersten
By Naomi Cook Do you remember that commercial for Staples where the Dad is skipping around, gleefully tossing school supplies into a shopping cart, with his sullen kids moving sluggishly behind him, while “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” is playing? That was aired in mid-July! Meanwhile, the school year for your children …
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With every school from elementary to college starting at this time of year, it makes sense that September is Self-Improvement Month. Enrolling in a college class is a great way to improve areas of our lives, but it isn’t the only way. Your planner is poised to make your life better right now. Take a …
This year we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the FranklinPlanner! The infographic below highlights some of the milestones and facts about how the planner has evolved and grown in the past 30 years. Did you know that today, 15 million people worldwide use a FranklinPlanner?
Your planner is great for everyday use, but it could be even better. With a few tweaks it could become your ultimate survival tool. Here are some examples: Use additional forms and tabs to stay on top of your different activities, such as: maintaining your budget, watching your health, and tracking your mileage. Add additional …
Read Donald’s story to hear how his Franklin Planner has helped him keep his and his family’s life organized. In our family, our 20-something daughters (and now their respective husbands) have a standing invitation that I will purchase them a paper-Franklin Planner of their very own. Both daughters know that information in Dad’s planner “saved the …
The latest trend in planning combines traditional paper planners with scrapbooking elements to turn your daily planning sessions into artistic flights of creation. With that in mind, we’ve created FC Studio, our most customizable planner yet. We designed FC Studio with more creative space than our other planners, giving you space to write, doodle, or …
With apples ripening on the trees and children returning to school, it means it’s time to start planning for the coming winter. Autumn is a great time to do projects around the home or yard. It’s also the best time to schedule out holiday events and set your final goals for the year. Autumn Yard …
