“Happy people plan actions, they don’t plan results.” – Dennis Wholey
Myth Busting: Paper Planner Edition
August 20, 2018
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 …
Planner Quote: August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” – William Shakespeare
Planner Quote: August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018“The good man is the friend of all living things.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Planner Quote: July 30, 2018
July 30, 2018“I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.” – Oprah Winfrey
Planner Quote: July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” – Aesop
FAQs for your Ring-bound Binder
July 23, 2018
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 …
Planner Talk: July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
Planner Quote: July 9, 2018
July 9, 2018“True charity is the desire to be useful to others without the thought of recompense.” – Emanuel Swedenborg
Planner Quote: July 2, 2018
July 2, 2018“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” – George S. Patton
Planner Quote: June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018“Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making something out of it after it is found.” – James Russell Lowell
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer
June 25, 2018
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 …
Planner Quote: June 18, 2018
June 18, 2018“Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – John Watson
The Franklin Five: July 2018 Checklist
June 14, 2018
Now that your summer is in full swing, it is time to remember the few things you wanted to get done before the warmth is over. Make sure you plan out a time to finish updating your yard, cleaning out your garage, or taking that vacation you have wanted. It is also important to remember …
Ode to the Tired Dad
June 14, 2018
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 …
Planner Quote: June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” – Napoleon Hill
The Core Four: 4 Essential Elements to an Effective Planning System
June 11, 2018
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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Infographic: The Core Four
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Planner Quote: June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018“Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.” – Samuel Johnson
The Franklin Five: June 2018 Checklist
June 1, 2018Summer is finally here! Are you already enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine? If not, begin by planning fun outdoor activities, family vacations, exercise goals, and home repairs. Summer is also a great time to clean out your garage or backyard too. Get your cleaning and organization done in June so you can enjoy the …
