Are you ready to discover the keys to greater productivity and lead your life and team with principles that stand the test of time? Welcome to The Franklin Planner Podcast, your weekly guide to achieving your best life through proven strategies, timeless values, and expert insights. Whether you’re looking for ways to boost your personal productivity, lead your team to new heights, or find lasting success, this podcast is your trusted companion on the path to intentional living.
For more than 40 years, Franklin Planner has helped millions infuse their lives with meaning and clarity. Inspired by the principles of Dr. Stephen R. Covey and his groundbreaking work, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, this podcast builds on that enduring legacy. Hosted by Franklin Planner Board Member and Owner John Harding, alongside industry expert George Wright III, each episode dives deep into the essential habits, disciplines, and leadership principles that transform both individuals and teams.
Together, John and George bring decades of experience, combined with interviews from accomplished business leaders, productivity experts, and success coaches, offering valuable lessons you can apply today. From overcoming roadblocks and staying focused on the “Big Rocks” in your life to fostering collaboration and trust in your team, the discussions are rich with actionable takeaways and practical wisdom.
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George Wright III is joined by Misty Howard to introduce a new series covering Hyrum Smith’s book “The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management.” They explain that audience feedback prompted more content on the planner’s timeless principles, emphasizing that the methodology is about more than efficiency in an “age of time famine.” They discuss Smith’s concept of inner peace as the result of aligning daily actions with core values, using examples like the “ladder against the wrong wall” and a seminar attendee who prioritized time with his son and later felt no guilt after his son’s death. Misty shares Hyrum’s background, including turning down a lucrative job to start a seminar company that became Franklin Quest.
00:00 Why Franklin Planner Matters
02:27 Meet Hyrum Smith
05:51 Time Famine Problem
08:36 Inner Peace and Values
11:35 Hyrum Smith Life Story
15:36 Executive Letter Lesson
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The Franklin Planner Team
In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III is joined by Misty Howard to begin a deep-dive series into Hyrum W. Smith’s classic book, The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management. Together, they explore the introductory section, “Why Should I Read This Book?”, unpacking why modern productivity isn’t just about managing time or packing more tasks into your day. Misty shares why true fulfillment comes from discovering your core values, aligning your daily actions with what matters most, and embarking on the ultimate human pursuit: achieving inner peace.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
01:03 – Timeless Principles & What Draws Us to Time Management
02:03 – Who Was Hyrum W. Smith?
04:19 – Chapter Overview: Why Read This Book?
05:51 – The Age of Time Famine vs. True Efficiency
08:12 – Defining Inner Peace & Core Values
11:35 – Living by Principles: Hyrum W. Smith’s Personal Story
15:15 – Alignment in Action: A Story of Guiltless Peace
8:09 – Values-Driven Living vs. Standard Productivity
21:13 – Next Episode Preview: Natural Laws
Thank you for joining us on this Journey to create your best life and to lead your Life and Teams. Please share this show, and we look forward to the journey we will take together.
Check out the New Membership Program Here: https://store.franklinplanner.com/lps/membership/
The Franklin Planner Team
