“Satisfied needs do not motivate. It’s only the unsatisfied need that motivates. Next to physical survival, the greatest need of human beings is psychological survival—to be understood, affirmed, validated, and appreciated.” —Stephen R. Covey Theodore Roosevelt is credited for saying, “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” That statement …
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“If I focus on my own Win and don’t even consider your point of view, there’s no basis for any kind of productive relationship.” —Stephen R. Covey We live in a competitive society. That competition has shaped us as groups and individuals. It has not only played an integral role in our survival as a …
“When you have too many top priorities, you effectively have no top priorities. Regarding strategic goals, it’s important that they are few, prioritized, and measurable.” —Stephen R. Covey We’ve all heard the phrase, “If everyone is special then nobody is special.” There’s a lot of truth to that. Not every movie becomes a blockbuster hit. …
“Through imagination, we can visualize the uncreated worlds of potential that lie within us.” —Stephen R. Covey Habit Two: Begin With The End In Mind is a principle of power unique to humans. In an article posted in Psychology Today, titled: The Power of ‘Then’: The Uniquely Human Capacity to Imagine Beyond the Present, we learn …
Each of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a statement of optimism. Whatever your situation may be, you have the power to make it better by implementing these habits in your daily life. Much like a Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer teaches you how to improve your physical strength, practicing The 7 Habits …
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With the holiday season upon us, there is no shortage of things to do. By now, you’re already dividing your time between community events, parties with friends and family, school activities, and holiday shopping. All that activity could leave you bustling about continually. Yet, there is a big difference between motion and action. When you …
In the desert where water is scarce, we dig wells and tap into water that is flowing far beneath our feet—water we couldn’t begin to see on the surface. In most cases, this water is pure because it has been filtered by sand, rock, and time—so people desperate for water can be refreshed even when …
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Using The Time Matrix To Master Your Daily Mindset Do you want to better maximize your time and effort toward things that truly matter to you? This year during Organized October, we’ll show you how to do that by diving deeply into the Time Matrix. On the surface it may seem simple, but understanding this …
It’s important to keep all your plans in one place so you don’t forget something important and over-schedule your time. That’s why we recommend you carry one planner. But what about everyone else’s plans? How can you manage your personal goals, work on your tasks, and still effectively coordinate with your family, friends, and co-workers? …
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You may have noticed that when we talk about our planners we call them planning systems. Why do we do that? Because the Franklin Planner is more than a to-do list, it is a system to help you organize, prioritize, and recall information from your life. Think of your Franklin Planner as a tool …
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Our Travelers Weekly Planner brings a whole new twist to planning with a crisp, minimalist design in two six-month saddle-stitched booklets. Its clean layout is loaded with little extras. Collated monthly calendars help you track upcoming occasions, and a monthly planning spread guides you through your month with prompts for Events, Goals, Miscellaneous, Celebrations, Inspiration, …
You love all the benefits of organizing your life with a paper planner, but you may be concerned with what you’ve heard about the effects that paper production has on the environment. Does cutting down trees lead to an increase in greenhouse gases? What effect does that have on the ecosystem of the forests? Good …
Effective planning is more than just a task—it’s a way of life. Supporting this helpful habit with the right pen for your paper planner can make all the difference, whether you’re at the café scheduling your next get-together with an old friend or at your desk turning your pages into scrapbook-worthy memories. Here are five …
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As difficult as it may be to admit, summer is flying by. If you’re planning ahead, you’ve already written, “first day of school” on your planners and calendars. It’ll be here before you know it. Parents hope their kids will find their place and make their own way in school. Students and teachers are hoping …
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What does it take to get the most out of your ring-bound binder? Read on for some helpful tips: I take my planner with me everywhere I go. How can I keep my binder’s leather in good condition? Over time, your binder will accumulate stains, whether from its environment or simply from handling it. The …
Summer is a short, beautiful time that brings a unique set of stressors and challenges. For many of us, it’s a brief few weeks when our schedules change. The days grow longer, temperatures rise, and children have a little more freedom to play without the routine of school. We feel the urge to take a …
Fatherhood is a wonderful thing. There may be no better way to learn who you are than to spend time working with children. Children can bring out our strengths as well as our weaknesses. There never has been a father who felt like he always did it right—it’s just the opposite, in fact. According to …
There’s a lot to be said for reliability. As people learn that you’ll finish what you start, keep your promises, and follow-through with commitments; they’ll grow to trust you. Trust is a powerful gift granted to us by others. It’s something we must work to maintain through honest effort. Highly effective people have a reputation …
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Let’s start with a few facts. Life is about choices. Every one of us has 1,440 minutes each day to do as we choose. If we decide to, we will spend several of those minutes sleeping. We may choose to go to school or work. We may choose to prepare meals, taxi our children, watch …
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