Thank you, Matt! I concur that the FP Classic serves as the reliable foundation. I carry a different EDC. I have a DayTimer Compact, a one-page per day wire-bound planner. I’ve been using it for years. It functions as my wallet, planner, and quick note-taking tool. However, the FP excels in capturing my goals, values, and roles. The additional writing space is particularly important to me. With the number of phone calls and Zoom calls I make, the Classic allows me to focus, take notes, and index them, which is incredibly helpful for referencing those conversations with clients. Great video! Keep them coming!
@PlannerActual12 күн бұрын
@@tylerhmccart Good point Tyler. I forgot to mention that I use by Pocket planner as my wallet too!
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans12 күн бұрын
Hello from NM, L❤️ve Your FC Planning Vids! I will be using a similar setup except Monarch Leadership 2 Pgs. Day and Monticello Pocket 2 Pgs. Week!
@PlannerActual12 күн бұрын
@@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans Will you let me know how that works out for you? I have never tried the Monarch size buy I will be honest…I am looking at it since it would stay in my office now.
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans12 күн бұрын
@PlannerActual 2 Conviences I can let You know of, if You’re willing to not use Franklin Pages, All I have to do is Re-Punch with my Monarch Hole Puncher, Pee-Chee/Trapper Keeper Folders, and Regular College Ruled Notebook Paper, for Adv. cheaper note taking, But other than that I can’t think of any other advantages?? I guess also with a different single hole puncher, and a Franklin Planner Satelitte Notebook, a person could re-punch there Classic or Compact sized paper inserts to also fit in their Monarch Binder, but I would not recommwnd that for Plastics or Insertables etc (Pouch Pagefinders or Platic Credit/Debit Card holders etc)!
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans12 күн бұрын
What is Your opinion of the Reduced hours on the Appt. Schedule on the 1Pg per day compared to The 2 Pgs per Day either Monticello or Leadership??
@PlannerActual12 күн бұрын
@@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans That is a really good point, sir. I looked hard at that. It has two 30 min slots instead of four 15 minute slots. I looked back over my planner scheduling for several months and saw that I could make that work. Most of my schedule is on the hour or half hour. I need to keep in mind that I might have two appointments at the same time though.
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans12 күн бұрын
@@PlannerActual Also, sorry to hear of the loss of your Sister recently, that you mention about 9:14 in the video! I lost a sibling in 2008 due to drunk driver so Prayers of comfort and condolences, etc to You and your family!! God bless them, your sibling is that much closer to God now!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
@PlannerActual12 күн бұрын
@ Thank you for you kind words. She was on home hospice for 7 months but, you are really never ready.
@kathrynowens332422 күн бұрын
I buy the expired ones too for testing and extra pages.
@tylerhmccart23 күн бұрын
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing. I have recently gone back to the Classic, but I realize that I need a EDC. The thought process is great. Please do an update in the future of your two planner system and how you sync. Thanks! 👍🏼
@ELRivera126 күн бұрын
basically, you have 2 planners, it seems like a lot of duplicate work
@wellistik26 күн бұрын
I’m enjoying your videos
@briarreport8408Ай бұрын
Great example of a well thought out system. Have a happy and healthy New Year.
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
I thank you sir.
@lindyredmond9838Ай бұрын
You are such an inspiration. Loved hearing what you do each morning. I,always enjoy your planning videos too as i journal and also plan with fc pages ❤
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@lindyredmond9838 Thank you Lindy.
@michellem8055Ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for your helpful video. 5is I my 4th year in any planner. 3rd trying FC. I5s a work in progress but I’ve gleaned some great tips from you.
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@michellem8055 thank you. Stay on the journey. You’ll find something that works for you sooner or later . I’ve used Franklin since 1982 but I’m always changing planner sizes and styles. I guess it never really changes. We are always looking for the right thing.
@emilym8606Ай бұрын
What fountain pen and ink worked best with this FC classic Leadership pages?
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@emilym8606 I haven’t found any that do yet. Everyone I’ve used has ghosted to the next side of the page. I’m using LAMY Safari fine nib with Waterman Serenity Blue ink. I’ve stopped using fountain pens and use Frixion exclusively.
@laurachristopher3614Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for entertaining my request for the morning pages. It gives me great ideas for implementing my morning routine. Looking forward to you next video!
@emdeehogan5078Ай бұрын
I enjoy your content! I look forward to hearing how the pocket planner works for you. I also love how lovingly and respectfully you speak of your wife. Makes me smile every time. ❤️
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@emdeehogan5078 I always say the best thing I did was convince her to marry me 46 years ago. I also say, I may only stay around for another 50 years! I sometimes call her my ex-girlfriend or my first wife. She’s been with me long enough that she’s over my funny business.
@amyharvick4959Ай бұрын
I would also be interested in where you got the tabs. I have never read the Bible and wanted to explore it for 2025. Thank you
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@amyharvick4959 Good for you Amy. I had never read the Bible either until I started my journey almost a year ago. I bought a NLT (New Living Translation) study bible at our local church supply store. The wording is close to the way we speak today and the study notes are awesome! I learn so much about that time in history from the study notes it’s incredible. The tabs on the side of the Bible come from the store as a separate item. They have instructions on how to place them. Let me tell you, it’s simple if I can do it! The top tabs I use for marking the pages are from Midori. You get eight in a package for about $14. A little pricey but I like to have them sticking out so I can find my spot easily. You can also use Book Darts as page markers. They are less expensive and work just as well. All of these things can be found on Amazon. Hey, good luck in your journey. Please keep in touch and we can chat back and forth on our progress through faith.
@amyharvick4959Ай бұрын
Hello Mark, love the detailed explanation of your morning routine. Can you share the Bible author?
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@amyharvick4959 I’m using the NLT (New Living Translation) study bible. It uses verbiage that people of today can relate to. I got mine at a local church book store but I see on Amazon it’s a little cheaper!
@Hadassahs-HoltАй бұрын
Hello from an old 911 medic, 35 years. Blessings on your children, every shift.
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@Hadassahs-Holt You’re a good American.
@BrianJonsonАй бұрын
I am getting closer to retirement age and never thought about the fact that I should shift to one page per day at that point. Thank you!
@christinas8792Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video. You actually sold me on the pocket and I have ordered the 2025 inserts and a zip binder. lol. So excited to put this to use. Thank you and I hope to see more videos on both of your planners. 😁
@laurachristopher3614Ай бұрын
Loved your explanation on how you use both sizes on your everyday planning! Where do you get your affirmations from and how do you incorporate them to your morning routine? I’d love it if you could share with us a video on your morning pages and morning routine. Thanks so much for sharing!
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@laurachristopher3614 Okay. I would love to show you what my morning routine is. I’ll get something planned out and shoot a video.
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_PlansАй бұрын
I Love this video and I am planning on doing something similar for 2025, just switch Classic to “Monarch” as I am partially blind/Visually impared. And My Pocket Planner is an EDC Wallet as well, (More Business Card holder inserts, etc), and My Pocket Binder is an older Blue Anna Snap and a Vintage Pocket Zip 6 months at a time. I do own a lot of Classic Size Binders though and I actually prefer the Color of The Navy Blue Storage Case the best I wish that color was available for Pocket and Monarch!! Oh, My Planning pages are hopefully Monarch 2 Pg/day Leadership and Pocket Monticello Weekly! Also I use mostly blank Wide Lined Pages due to my Visual impairment!
@MoniM_Ай бұрын
Quick question: I ordered the 7 habits. The paper seems very thick. Is the serenity paper lighter and thinner? Great video! not many planners in the planning community are doing videos on Franklin Covey I appreciate this
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@MoniM_ serenity, seven habits, and leadership are all the same paper weight. If you’re looking for something thinner, you need to go to the Monticello. But they use soy based ink so if you’re using Frixion pens and try to erase, more of that ink will smear. And forget about using fountain pens.
@paulmusescuАй бұрын
Hi there! How do you like the two Lamys, which one do you find more pleasing in the real world? I am still debating between the Aquatic and Sage. I find the Aquatic body color very nice but I find the grip color maybe a bit too much(I think of Police when looking at it), at least from the photos online. In your video it seems more like a black to dark color which I like. I like the Sage a lot as well and the more subtle differences between the colors used but I would've loved for it to be a bit darker, like Irish Green. Thank you!
@PlannerActualАй бұрын
@@paulmusescu I like the sage color the best. The other one I keep in my planner in case I need to sign some documents. My everyday pen is the sage colored. It’s been hinted that I’m getting a new Safari for Christmas. One with a textured barrel.
@paulmusescuАй бұрын
@@PlannerActual Thank you very much! I have a matt finish Safari as well and they are great. I find the texture very nice. Thank you very much!
@DianneVelazquezHuntАй бұрын
Thank you for this. I have the leadership planner. I’m still at a loss on what to do with the tabs numbered 1-4. Any tips?
@watercolourstickerplans3 ай бұрын
Great video Matthew!
@nickkyvictory9483 ай бұрын
Hi Mathew a while back you did a video of the Flora and we couldn't get through it, do you mind making another quick video?
@PlannerActual3 ай бұрын
@@nickkyvictory948 Let me see what I can do. I’ll have to get my hands on one first but that shouldn’t be too much trouble.
@nickkyvictory9483 ай бұрын
@ …. Thanks a lot!
@nickkyvictory9483 ай бұрын
This is ❤❤❤❤❤
@darleneshipe71203 ай бұрын
Thank you for a great review video!
@darleneshipe71203 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you!!! I just 'subscribed' to your channel :)
@sejalgpatelphoto3 ай бұрын
Great video!!!
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans3 ай бұрын
Hello MrMattJarvis I was Just wondering, Do You think that there are some Forms or other Accessories that should be available in all Franklin Planner Sizes?? Such as “Goal Planning Forms,” or “The Progressive Task List,” or The Magnifying Pagefinder only available in Classic currently. or used to be available a long time ago in All sizes, anyway, etc
@PlannerActual3 ай бұрын
@@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans I believe most items should be available in all sizes and planner filler styles. Bit in reality, I know it comes down to funding and marketing. The “core” planners, like Monticello and Original, are fully supported, the “Gallery” planners like 7 Habits and Carrara less so and the smaller sizes even less. If we keep asking for more selections I think Franklin Planner will listen though.
@louiseionn95324 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I am just starting on my Franklin Planner journey and have a few forms in my shopping cart now! 😊
@stekkerbox4 ай бұрын
you could try and see if you can put affiliate links in the descriptions of your videos. when people buy items with your amazon link, for example, you get some money
@Carl_Pullein4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Matt, for sharing this. I've got my Leadership pages now and the ghosting is the same as the Carerra and Sandstone papers.
@PlannerActual4 ай бұрын
@@Carl_Pullein I was actually hoping it was because I was using an unfriendly ink for that type of paper.
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans4 ай бұрын
Would there be “Ghosting,” on. The “Leadership,” Pages in Your opinion or No?? I am considering getting Monarch Leadership Pages for 2025, Thanks in advance MrMattJarvis!!
@PlannerActual4 ай бұрын
@@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans I think there would be. I don’t think it would be more than some faint, dark lines. I don’t think you’d be able to see words or anything like that.
@ADayInTheLifeofLori4 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank you!
@stekkerbox4 ай бұрын
thank you so much, those zipper pulls really could be useful for my backpack. two rubber ends broke off my the north face backpack so now i need to grab the metal ends but they just slip out of my hands. i might get these
@PlannerActual4 ай бұрын
@@stekkerbox I don’t think you will regret it.
@emdeehogan50784 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos so much!!
@PlannerActual4 ай бұрын
@@emdeehogan5078 I thank you.
@erllive14 ай бұрын
thanks for the review, I wish they had weekly pages with a Sunday Start
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans4 ай бұрын
How did you construct your “Classic size,” Top Tab dividers, Thanks in advance.
@PracticalPlanswithRey4 ай бұрын
I never understood the 2page 1page I’m super new to a5 ring planner. I was still amazed a sorta happy planner type but have branched out this past year. Appreciate the video. ❤
@erllive14 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@DianneVelazquezHunt4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review!
@watercolourstickerplans4 ай бұрын
Hi Matthew - just wanted to let you know that your video stops when you are mid-sentence…might have been cut off early. 😊. Great job showing the pages and giving tips!
@weskring55585 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank you.
@erllive15 ай бұрын
Love your videos , also would love to see your planner flip thru/setup
@leeannbarnett5 ай бұрын
Hey Matthew! I would love to see using the planner pages! I think that is much needed and practical info. TY
@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans5 ай бұрын
What is your view on the Satelitte Notebook?? It’s a Pocket size insert that used to have both Lined pages and mini grid squares or graph pages but only has Lines now?? Do You feel that a Pocket size booklet is still applicable for all the other size Planning pages??
@PlannerActual5 ай бұрын
@@TheRealJVJTR3Y_Plans Great question. I have used the Satellite before and even got one last year to try out again. I don’t like them. The size is awkward for me. But…I DO need a smaller book to record things in the field. So, I have several Field Notes available just for that reason. One in the car, in my every day carry bag, etc. But to be honest, I rarely use them. It’s the security of having something readily available when my planner isn’t handy.
@kimikobuford5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this breakdown 😊
@erllive15 ай бұрын
Love to see how you use the Project Management Forms :) Also, love your videos been using FC since the 1990s
@emdeehogan50785 ай бұрын
I LOVED this!!! I did not know anything about the Sandstone planner until I watched your video. I am going to try it. Will look great in my binder!!!