Franklin Covey Classic Planner

[@hairdebi]

I love to see a planner used as a planner and not as a great big sticker book.

[@AlexisRanae]

I always come back to this video because it’s so pleasing to see.

[@calisongbird]

Same!!! It proves that a lot of people are sick of the “stickers and deco and perfectly color coordinated” planner videos, and want to see real, messy, actual PLANNING.

[@hoofcarepublishing]

You did a great job on this video. I've been watching a lot of planner videos and most are so tedious and disorganized and it looks like the person is just setting it up, not actually USING it. Thank you for showing that it can be done well! You gave me some great ideas!

[@momule55]

As one who is retired and getting older (and forgetful) I'm considering adopting a planner. Watching your video reminds me that using a planner is not so much a process off learning a static system but rather using the planner as a dynamic tool to become more organized on my terms. That makes the planner something rewarding and fun rather than a chore. Thanks for your video and inspiration Sharon.

[@ricdonato4328]

Interesting video. My self I went from Franklin Classic 2PPD to Franklin Compact 2PPD. Now I am think of again visiting the Classic with 1PPD. Both are excellent, one must decide the size needed. FYI: Always mount your camera, camera movement is unnerving and difficult watching. Think about watching a TV show with the camera continually moving about; not good. A phone table top tripod is less than $10.00, a full tripod holding a cellphone can cost less than $30, thus allowing you to use both hands..

[@emilyhorton8698]

I still love Franklin planners... one thing I have started to do is buy the fun cheaper colorful binders that they sell everywhere else and just re-punch my Franklin pages with the 6-hole punch so that they fit in there. Then I can switch out the pages and use different binders. Franklin binders are so expensive and I think sometimes switching to a fresh binder can help us when we start to feel like we want a new setup. :)

[@lizzylizlp]

PLEASE,make more videos.You are very good at explaining things.

[@vienna8392]

You really opened my eyes to using the power of positivity in your planner! Mine was just lists, lists, lists. But a vision board and positive emails are WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing and God bless you!

[@skorkes]

+Vienna Kagak Thank you for your kind words, Vienna! :)

[@pixelpanda34]

I love to see how others use their planners to stay organized. I'm one of those people that always makes lists and notes for everything, but I am so disorganized... A bit ironic but that's just how I roll, haha.

[@32ghostworld]

I used to be an assistant manager at a Franklin Covey and for some reason this brought back memories. I also had a planner back in early 2000. Now I use my phone

[@calisongbird]

“for some reason”? 😄

[@mysummertouch]

You are the only person who is actually USING a planner, not just showing blank pages! I use printables from philofaxy blog, I don't use FC or filofax inserts because I moved out rom US and there are no such things in the stores here, in Russia

[@kathrynwilson2773]

Sharon, I stumbled across your video as I was watching videos of folks who bullet journal in an A5 size planner. I laughed when you said that you carry separate bag for your planner. I do the same! Saw the photo of your mom and realized that I knew from high school and St. Paul's. Great job on your video, Kathryn Jancovich Wilson

[@skorkes]

+Kathryn Wilson Oh wow! What a small world! I hope you and your family are well! I have left the planner world behind and am now getting into bullet journaling myself. So fun to have run into someone I know who has a similar interest. The folks in my circle don't get it. :)

[@surrected4526]

Cool planning and organization. I hope all went well with your transitioning into the personal size. I found your “to read/book list” section interesting :) I keep a separate notebook to organize my current reads, observations, and notes, but list all “to read” and other categories of reading on Goodreads. GR makes for a wonderful virtual catalog of the personal library. Your “values” section is brilliant! Talk about keeping oneself grounded! :)) I should like to adopt it if you don’t mind! ~~Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

[@SummerSunset2207]

really nice! Love the visualization board idea. I used FC for years and now use Filofax but miss the layout of those pages. Look forward to more videos on your planner and how you are using it!!

[@kimreason9286]

Great video! I used FC for years as well and the Classic size. Can't wait to see how your transition goes. I am thinking of doing the same only I use Levinger Circa system currently

[@helentisdale7684]

Loved your term, running notes! I have stickey notes everywhere out of control. Maybe that would help me. Any information how to?

[@ShibumiConcept]

I'm going through the same transition.I have not found the same Franklin quality in the market today.I came across Filofax-purchased a compact size.Made a few changes on how track,take notes,and organize.I use FF Personal- for scheduling, simple reminders and notes. I use the following for Tracking, detail journaling and lists: MS One Note-there are search features and syncs to my phone,Gmail Calendar for tracking and syncs to phone.This transition is still in process for me, good luck!

[@JoshuaLaPorte]

Just rewatched this one. I love it!

[@8aveful]

Very nice video! I bought the Franklin Covey Classic planner for 2014 and its just hard to get used to especially when schedules are random as a college student! but I'm making progress

[@mr.h.4501]

Interesting set up. Do you still use a day planner now in 2019? I started using Franklin planners in the early 90's and used them on and off with PDAs and than t smart phones, but recently gone back to my planner. It's hard to get use to carrying around a big planner again, but find I am just more productive with it than with smart phone apps. Thanks for sharing :)

[@LalaPlannersThings]

I used to use FC for years as well. I still have my old binder. The compact size papers will fit in the Personal size Filofax incase you use Personal and want to continue using FC papers.

[@calisongbird]

They only fit certain Filofaxes. Others they will stick out the side. FC Compact inserts are 1/2” wider than Filofax personal size inserts.

[@aysablue1]

Great video, love your motivation section! Thank you and I hope you have transitioned to your new planner now.

[@wirinaholstein4076]

Loved this video. Mostly because I have some of the same issues. I can't buy a Filo here in Denmark, can only get inserts online etc - and the rings are SO small. My Franklin are an antique i bordeaux raw leather with 1,75 inch rings (I kid you not). Its a compact and therefore not bulky to look at but I can't zip it up without straining the zipper to the breaking point. And that zipper have saved many a coin, band aid, business card, post it etc.

[@wirinaholstein4076]

This time I "Only" paid 124 US Dollars to buy it and convince the seller to ship to Denmark. It's just crazy. And due to the living expenses in my country (rent, food, gas, water, clothes) most of us don't have much money in our hands even though salaries are high. So my binder (which I also use for expense tracking and budgeting) is my only splurge and VERY un-economical thought of to have. Yes, I often laugh at myself ... - so you may too :-D

[@MrPd23322]

spotted the Monumental Life... used to market their products exclusively... back in the day... nice points/ tips... I personally recommend "cutting " the built in pen holder in half... you get two additional holders.. although your solution is indeed good. BUT how do you write on the pages that would normally be on the left when the planner is open?

[@tracex4567]

Really enjoyed your video - you had great ideas for your sections - would have loved to hear what some of your things were on your lists for each section - good stuff, keep goin'.

[@MsRox3]

lol it took me a few moments to get your reply. It really is a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoannaLevyMatteson]

Hi... Can you please share where you got that extra pen holder insert? I have been hunting everywhere!! Thanks!

[@lordoflostorig]

Great video! I like the magazines board. It's so personal. Also waiting the personal filofax video

[@DeanJenniferlila]

Hi, I use both my big binder and personal, but the big binder stays on my desk/ I plan and organise on it and then I use my personal binder which fits into my shoulder handbag to stick in the post it notes, pages, section from the big organiser for what I need for the day/week from my big organiser. eg travel reference numbers to collect my tickets, address of places I need to go, shoping, quick notes and i then update my big organiser. I keep a seperate organiser for my financial stuf.

[@beautifulpinkqueen]

Ooh u did this video on my bday! :) anyways I just wanted to say that ur video helpped me make my own mommie planner and the way u divided sections is the way I am going to do them and I also like writing everything down that I want to do I love making goals n I am also trying to become a writer if u can give me advice or tips or if we can be friends I wud really love that.....again ty for posting this video it really helpped out a bunch! :)

[@skorkes]

Thank you for your comment! Not only do I write a lot, but I write BIG. :) I'm currently working on a fiction piece. First draft is done. Now comes the hard part: editing it into something people will actually want to read! I'm anxious to hear how the setup of your own system worked out...

[@skorkes]

Am I happy and successful? Yes, to a point, I suppose. But I'm always searching for something new and reinventing myself, so am always a work in progress. I don't know that I'll EVER be totally happy and successful. But in a way, that in itself makes me happy. Crazy, huh?

[@mysummertouch]

(Continue) If I need to put A5 sheet into personal Filo, I fold it in half (and punch it, if I want). Currently I'm creating my own planner (my own system) because I want to track my goals and project management and there is no planner that allowed to do it, also I want to include certain stuff that I haven't seen anywhere else in paper planners. Maybe I put it for everyone else to see and use

[@lucielange8350]

I love your planner! :)

[@KatLeNoir]

this is the video that started it all for me :)

[@dreamtheater_92]

I'm trying to convince myself that one of these things are useful and/or superior to a computer/ipad/iphone. How do any of these paper organizers perform when you have over 2,000 contacts? Do you manage them on the computer and then print them out and punch holes, etc.?

[@calisongbird]

Mark Richman most paper planner users these days still manage contacts in their phones, and just use the planner for appointments and notes.

[@isedarah]

There are planner shoulder (kind of) bags.

[@EggTriangleTriangle]

I like your motivation section.

[@wirinaholstein4076]

If you did manage to adjust - how did you do it? How to get used to the tiny filo rings?

[@skorkes]

Personal filofax setup video uploaded today! Thanks for your patience! :)

[@mysummertouch]

I am like you - I like to write a lot. What kind of novel do you write? I enjoyed watching your video. I solved the problem with liking to write on A5 paper and having personal size planner like that; Im carring personal size planner (as Filofax) with me with calrndars, contacts, goals, projects etc., and punched A5 paper (20 sheetes or so), where I write whatever I need to. I'm using A5 sheets to mind map books that I'm reading, my thoughts, journaling, project planning in small steps, etc,

[@skorkes]

I stored my used FC inserts in the FC archive binders. Filofax doesn't offer such a thing that I am aware of, so right now I am just clipping them together with a large binder clip and storing them in a box. Clearly I need to find a better way to do that! :)

[@calisongbird]

Sharon Korkes Filofax does sell storage binders, as does DayTimer. But I think the compact size FC storage binder holds the most pages.

[@skorkes]

Hi Joanna! I think it was from Day-Timer, but it was years ago and I don't know if they still make them.

[@abraaoosorio7092]

Franklin Coley Davis- Isso é um jogo, planeamento financeiro ou um negócio? Gostaria perceber isso por favor, agradecia!

[@calisongbird]

Sharon - I hope you come back to FC world and do more videos!!

[@muskndusk]

Are the Franklin organisers compatible with Filofax inserts? I've been thinking of buying an A5 size, but the Filofaxes are so expensive.

[@wirinaholstein4076]

The Franklin can also only be found online, and are much harder to come by and offer very limited insert choices. And printables are not possible as its not possible to set up the size for print, in my (or any) printer - weird danish measurements. BUT the rings, the rings. They are so huge and there is nothing I can exclude that I don't need to have in my binder. Everything seems important for me to stay alive through the day. Last year I tracked down the blooms day-on-two-pages calendar which have always been my favorite.

[@wirinaholstein4076]

calisongbird I'm Scandinavian. I think you didn't read my whole comment. Which I dont blame you. It was long. But well, you're right that Ebay and Amazon are places to find it but actually even if you go on a UK based Amazon/Ebay site (the only European sites which will work for thi search) or set your search to find only matches within Europe, its almost impossible to find any Franklin Covey product sellers who are willing to ship to Scandinavia - even if they state they ship Internationally. Might be hard to imagine but trust me, its very real for us up here. Even the Franklin Covey European site and UK site (they have 2 sites other than the American) will not ship most products to Scandinavia and therefore the variety in lets say planner binders, are currently on their sites 5 different planner binders. And 3 different calendar refills. Only 2 of them come in more sizes than just compact size. So well, it isn't as easy as it seems and the 2 times I managed to persuade FC online European store to ship some different refills to me, I had to pick up the package 400 km from my home. They did not ship to the actual destinations inland, but only to the central import tax office. We have one of those. We're a population of 5 mill people in total. So yeah, Im afraid my frustration and provided info is very much true :-)

[@fisherman7633]

Hi. What model is this Franklin Covey Classic Planner? Is the Personal size thinner? Thanks.

[@mysummertouch]

(Continue) I forgot to write that I put these paper in the cover from a notebook so they will not bend.

[@PattyGardner170]

What calendar format did you decide to use in your personal size? Also, just curious about why you went with Filofax personal instead of Franklin Covey compact.

[@pietzscheQ]

You have all the sections organized in your planner that I always *dream* of having organized. Instead, all my "values," "goals," "vision board," "to do," "shopping," "projects," "reading notes," "inspirational quotes," etc, are in different files on my computer. I don't know how you get yourself to keep everything so organized. I always thought if I could get that organized I would be happy and successful. Are you happy and successful? Does it work?

[@muskndusk]

P.S I have a personal size filofax which someone bought as a present way back in the 80s. I've turned my house upside down looking for it!

[@48Ana48]

Great video!

[@skorkes]

Thank you all so much for your comments! I REALLY appreciate your support. More Filofax videos are coming soon.

[@Enthusiasticallydawn]

OH my! I want to join Toastmasters! I loved when you said it...

[@skorkes]

I've used Franklin Covey for many years, but the binder choices were always a bit of a let down for me. Filofax has a broader choice, and seems to be a better quality than FC. I also won't deny that I bought into the Filofax cult. :)

[@mysummertouch]

I'm waiting for personal filofax video!

[@skorkes]

Thank you, Tracey! :)

[@wendyharris9346]

really helpful

[@caterpillarsmessylife5706]

maybe you can still using you a5 and change the day in two pages for week in two pages, this could save you more space :)

[@msnece627]

Can you share your value sheet with us. I would love to see it.

[@skorkes]

Haha! I uploaded it today! FINALLY!

[@skorkes]

Hey, I can't find where to message you. I'm happy to send you the pen holder. I have no use for it, and hate to see it go to waste. Can you message me and let me know where to send it?

[@mysummertouch]

I finally post a new video about my FF and FC binders! Watch it!

[@skorkes]

Thank you! And I'm sorry. :)

[@karenshaffer1511]

Sorry...hard for me to watch - kinda makes me motion sick. It would be easier to watch if you would use a tripod or something to stabilize the camera.

[@calisongbird]

Karen Shaffer I didn't even notice til reading this comment

[@maryannemoll]

LOL!

[@GeorgiaBudRog]

Do people ever listen to themselves? I was ready to scream with all the "umms" that were repeated here.

[@MrPd23322]

quite counting after 225...wow...but ...uhmm.... uhm... were not professional speakers...and ..uhm....uhmmmm LOL

[@blackstarblues9055]

People take time out of their busy lives to share their techniques with us. Just thank them for sharing or keep it moving and close the window.

[@calisongbird]

I didn’t notice the umms. What I did notice was the many “that sort of things.” That was said multiple times… lol