Book Club: A New Level of Thinking (pg. 35-45)
Continuing through The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, in pages 35-45 Covey discusses the concept of “A New Level of Thinking”. These pages challenge us to rethink how we approach personal and interpersonal effectiveness, urging us to adopt a principle-centered, character-based method he describes as the “inside-out” approach. Covey begins by addressing a common pitfall […]
Finding Your Purpose
Purpose can be defined as an overarching intention that is both personally meaningful to you and significant to the world beyond yourself. Living with purpose transforms the mundane into the magical, turning ordinary experiences into extraordinary ones. It’s the key to unlocking true happiness and profound, lasting satisfaction. Finding your purpose is a deeply individual journey, […]
Book Club: Principles and Paradigms (pg. 23-35)
In our ongoing exploration of Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, pages 23-35 introduce us to the profound concepts of Principles and Paradigms. These ideas form the bedrock of Covey’s teachings and offer a powerful framework for understanding how we perceive the world and how we can achieve lasting, meaningful change. Understanding […]
Building Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of any meaningful relationship, whether personal or professional. It’s what gives us a sense of security and confidence when dealing with others, allowing us to predict their actions and depend on them. Trust is built over time, earned through consistent and reliable behavior. Here’s how to cultivate and sustain trust in […]
The Franklin Five: September 2024
September brings cooler weather and the official start of fall. School is underway for many and companies and individuals start preparing for the holiday season. Use this month to spend time enjoying the outdoors and watch the changing of the seasons. Check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for uplifting ideas and great material. Our goal […]
Book Club: Personality vs Character Ethics (pg 15-22)
For over 150 years, literature on success emphasized what Covey terms the Character Ethic. This philosophy focuses on foundational principles like integrity, humility, fidelity, temperance, courage, justice, patience, industry, simplicity, modesty, and the Golden Rule. The Character Ethic teaches that true success and lasting happiness stem from integrating these principles into our very being. Covey asserts, […]
Setting Clear Intentions
Setting clear intentions is a conscious and deliberate act of identifying and articulating what’s genuinely important to you. It’s about shaping your inner journey and determining how you want to experience life. As you evolve, so do your intentions, which can be revised and refined to reflect your own life story and adapt to your […]
Intro To The 7 Habits – Why Read This Book?
Welcome to the inaugural post of our 7 Habits Book Club! We’re thrilled to embark on this journey through Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, particularly the 30th anniversary edition, which includes enriching insights from Jim Collins and Sean Covey. Join us every other Monday as we dive deeper into the life changing […]
The Franklin Five: August 2024
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 is to support […]
A Good Friend
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 […]