The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie—deliberate, contrived and dishonest—but the myth—persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. —John F. Kennedy
The Mythology of a “Balanced Life”
March 20, 2023
The idea of achieving a perfect balance between work, family, physical health, hobbies, spirituality, emotional health, and all other aspects of our lives, is fundamentally flawed. The notion that we can give equal time and energy to everything is unrealistic, and attempting to do so can lead to even greater imbalance. Think about it: have …
Planner Quote: March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. —Theodore Roosevelt
Failing Forward
March 13, 2023
Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the idea of failing forward, which is a concept championed by John Maxwell in his book Failing Forward. This concept recognizes that all progress is through failure, learning, and adjusting. Failing forward means that a …
Planner Quote: March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023This is as true in everyday life as it is in battle: we are given one life and the decision is ours whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act and, in acting, to live. —Omar Bradley
Be PRO-Active (Habit 1)
March 6, 2023
In Stephen R. Covey’s book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the first Habit he teaches is “Be Proactive”. There’s a reason for this: it will be much harder to implement the other six habits if you don’t focus on being proactive first. Being proactive means thinking about the future and focusing on the …
Planner Quote: February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023We rarely succeed at anything unless we have fun doing it. —Rev. John Naus
Making Goals Fun & Gamifying The Process
February 27, 2023
Statistics tell us that by now, most people have completely abandoned their new year’s resolutions. Why is that? The answer is likely a simple one: We’re not truly engaged in our goals. Just as teenagers and kids will describe their least favorite or most difficult subject in school as “boring”, what they’re really saying is …
The Franklin Five: March 2023
February 24, 2023
March forward by Beginning with the End in Mind. This will help you get motivated to not only start a goal, but keep you motivated to finish the process and gain that success you are shooting for. You’ll get so much done this month! But don’t forget to also schedule in some rest and relaxation. …
Planner Quote: February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. —John F. Kennedy
Dynamic Leadership
February 20, 2023
One thing many of our presidents have had in common, and often why they were elected, is their dynamic leadership skills. Popularity may wax and wane, but a dynamic leader is memorable, at the very least. They have a way of inspiring others to follow, to join, to get involved in some way. The word …
Planner Quote: February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023I have found that if you love life, life will love you back. —Arthur Rubinstein
Love Your Life
February 13, 2023
When our day-to-day routine starts feeling more like a never-ending chore, it can be all too easy to forget that fresh and exciting lives require our active participation in order to become and stay that way. For the times when you’re feeling disenamored with your everyday routine, here are some simple methods for falling in …
Planner Quote: February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. —Mary Anne Radmacher
From Big Plans to the Big Game – An Interview with Britain Covey
February 6, 2023
(Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.) Wide receiver and return specialist Britain Covey, after going unselected in the 2022 draft, was signed by Philadelphia’s football team as an undrafted free agent. After working hard to prove himself during practice, he was elevated to the active roster for their Week 1 game …
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Mental Wellness
February 6, 2023
How often do you stop and consider your mental wellness? Mental wellness is much more than simply the absence of mental illness, it means that your mind is in order and functioning in your best interest. You are able to think, feel, and act in ways that create a positive impact on your physical and …
Planner Quote: January 30, 2023
January 30, 2023There is a price for success but there is also a price for failure. Given the choice, the price of success clearly has the best return on investment. —Michael Angier
Getting Equipped For Success
January 30, 2023
We all desire to live a life of success, and the great news is that virtually anyone can achieve it! However, there are challenges we have to overcome. These may be internal, circumstantial, or relational—and can seem daunting at the best, and impossible at the worst. It’s easy to indulge in thoughts that our heroes …
The Franklin Five: February 2023
January 27, 2023
February has us thinking of creative ways to show love: to family & friends, to ourselves, and to the world. It doesn’t have to involve big gestures. Just take those brief moments to share kindness—whenever an idea and opportunity presents itself. Share your experiences of kindnesses given and received with loved ones, and in the …
Planner Quote: January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. —John Adams
