tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post7000820654780151633..comments2023-05-14T15:27:46.164+01:00Comments on Plannerisms: Guest post from Patty at Homemakers Daily: Want to See What’s In My Franklin Covey Compact?Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-71446337249652292372012-09-09T17:02:09.493+01:002012-09-09T17:02:09.493+01:00FC sells a satellite notebook you can carry with y...FC sells a satellite notebook you can carry with you. You write notes in it and then remove the pages and put them in your classic or compact. Maybe that would work for what you're trying to do. http://franklinplanner.fcorgp.com/store/category/prod318/US-All-Forms-%26-Tabs/Universal-Size-Satellite-Booklet?skuId=31488<br /><br />I didn't even notice your mistake on the 7 Habits book. I knew what you were talking about. <br /><br />When I first started using FC, it was just Franklin Binders. Stephen Covey joined later and it became Franklin Covey. That's really when they started selling more weekly sets which is what Mr. Covey recommended in his book. Before that it was mainly two pages per day. Wow! That was a long time ago.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-28906851189193713002012-09-09T16:59:37.087+01:002012-09-09T16:59:37.087+01:00And now that I've said that, I forgot about a ...And now that I've said that, I forgot about a new line they started several years ago. The binder and inserts are $20 and can be purchased at Franklin Covey or Target. They're not the same quality, though, as the regular FC products. Sometimes they come with dated inserts and sometimes they're undated - week-at-a-glance. But I don't really consider it a FC product.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-76680463276031265822012-09-09T12:10:09.840+01:002012-09-09T12:10:09.840+01:00Hi
Yes, the CLassic travels to work and the vario...Hi<br /><br />Yes, the CLassic travels to work and the various voluntary organisation meetings I participate in. Have just bought a mini sized FF from eBay to see if I can use it to make notes and then transfer to classic (not sure it will work but going to have a try). The Classic is heavy when full BIT lighter than an A4 sized one, which does not work for me. Defo jealous of you having a store close at hand, but hey perhaps not I might not have that much salary left for other essentials LOL. Also apologies to all FC users for referring to Stephen's book as the 7 Secrets (I know it is the 7 Habits), just getting confused with the titles of several books I am currently reading!Discabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573109953555680969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-78865950614904883262012-09-09T08:36:07.173+01:002012-09-09T08:36:07.173+01:00Great to know, thanks Patty!Great to know, thanks Patty!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-80123770501730442492012-09-09T00:00:23.339+01:002012-09-09T00:00:23.339+01:00Discabel, do you carry the classic with you everyw...Discabel, do you carry the classic with you everywhere? I've tried switching to that size because I could use the extra room but I hate carrying it. The compact fits in my purse easily. I can get the classic in my purse but it makes it SO heavy! I actually weighed the two planners and there was a difference of 6 ounces. It doesn't sound like that much but hanging off your shoulder it's a lot!<br />pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-83145249214411729082012-09-08T23:58:25.682+01:002012-09-08T23:58:25.682+01:00You guys are funny! So sorry that you don't h...You guys are funny! So sorry that you don't have good access to Franklin Covey in the UK. It is nice having a store nearby. I didn't realize how lucky I was.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-59931926270768013762012-09-08T23:57:17.646+01:002012-09-08T23:57:17.646+01:00The binders come with only the page lifters. You ...The binders come with only the page lifters. You need to buy the Starter Pack (http://franklinplanner.fcorgp.com/store/category/prod435/US-All-Forms-%26-Tabs/Starter-Pack?skuId=27401) to get the tabs, page finder, weekly compass, and some other forms. Those used to come with every refill purchase but they split them out quite a few years ago because you only needs those when you're first starting.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-33720251863662882532012-09-08T23:51:46.850+01:002012-09-08T23:51:46.850+01:00We used to have two FC stores where I live but the...We used to have two FC stores where I live but they closed one. The other is only about 10 miles from my house but it's the wrong direction! I never get that way. But they definitely have reduced their selection. They used to have more binders and more pages to choose from (designs, I mean). Seems like they're focusing more on bags, organizing accessories and training seminars. Makes me sad because I loved all those options and I still think paper is the way to go!<br /><br />I wish there was a store near me that sold Filofax products. I checked on-line and made a bunch of calls but no one had anything. I really prefer looking at and touching my planner accessories. Oh, well. You gotta do what you gotta do, I guess.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-61773908575217191182012-09-08T23:48:54.687+01:002012-09-08T23:48:54.687+01:00The monthly planner is really good. I love the fr...The monthly planner is really good. I love the front page for the index and the back for the monthly to do's. Not all monthly planners have those and I think they're important.<br /><br />As good as FC is, sometimes life does require a change. Sounds like you made the right decision.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-68419935261252179852012-09-08T21:51:53.091+01:002012-09-08T21:51:53.091+01:00LOL! Email me (laurie at plannerisms dot com) and ...LOL! Email me (laurie at plannerisms dot com) and when I find out exactly when my mom is coming I'll let you know! She probably wouldn't mind bringing some extra stuff. ;)Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-13891577563671945252012-09-08T21:44:31.010+01:002012-09-08T21:44:31.010+01:00TBH I bought my FC binder from eBay and then bough...TBH I bought my FC binder from eBay and then bought the 7 Secrets 2PPD plus starter pack and a couple of others from the store. The more I use it the more I actually think I prefer it to my FF. I use the A5/Classic size (big clumsy handwriting script LOL) - does your Mom do order (cheeky so and so LOL)?Discabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573109953555680969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-68101857621618566792012-09-08T20:04:00.281+01:002012-09-08T20:04:00.281+01:00I completely agree! The FC UK selection is very l...I completely agree! The FC UK selection is very limited, and the binder selection is pretty lame. Already planning to send some FC to my mom to bring with her when she comes to visit next month!<br /><br />Discabel, did your FC binder come with any pages/ tabs, or do they come empty?Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-57867982180890252512012-09-08T19:58:29.577+01:002012-09-08T19:58:29.577+01:00I've dabbled with many different planner syste...I've dabbled with many different planner systems - currently am using a FC after having read the 7 Secrets Book and really can empathise with the concepts - just got to sort myself out to use the planner effectively! My little gripe is that some of the pages that are shown on the US FC site are not available in the UK and they look just right for what I could use (shipping from US is really prohibitive too).Discabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573109953555680969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-58835632315656722152012-09-08T14:26:13.600+01:002012-09-08T14:26:13.600+01:00Though I'm currently on a Filofax obsession, I...Though I'm currently on a Filofax obsession, I have been a Franklin Covey user since the 80's. Their page on 2 days and monthly spread on 2 days (with tabs!) are still my favorite planner inserts. My only regret is that I didn't keep most or all of the 25 or so FC planners I've had over the years. (A few years ago I got on a cleaning, purging, organizing frenzy and decided I didn't need all those binders piling up) Big regret. The compact size was always my favorite, although I did at times use a classic size and tried out a pocket but that was just too small. The selection of FC inserts and binders lately have really been reduced and at least 2 of their stores have been closed in my area. The closest FC retail store is about 22 miles from me, coincidently in the same shopping mall as another retailer that sells a few (very few) Filofaxes. It's a mall I frequent though so every now and then I pop into the FC store. There is rarely but one other person in the store when I'm there and I don't know how much longer that store will last either. I used to spend hours, literally hours, in the FC store. Through Filofax blogs and Philofaxy its been good to find other devotees of the Franklin planner.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724328224689359468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-3174504627077392572012-09-08T06:43:19.135+01:002012-09-08T06:43:19.135+01:00This post really makes me nostalgic! What an impre...This post really makes me nostalgic! What an impressive system you've developed! I, too, used a FC Compact 2 pg/day for 20+ years, and I only changed this year (to a Moleskine daily pocket) because my work and life changed in such a way that I wanted a more streamlined planner. But I always loved the modularity of the ring binder and all the different inserts. And I still use the tabbed monthly calendar in a small binder because I've never found any monthly calendar that works as well.MiataGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727208043312788510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-73416174828609388912012-09-08T01:37:22.326+01:002012-09-08T01:37:22.326+01:00Franklin Covey binders are very well made but Fran...Franklin Covey binders are very well made but Franklin Covey has never had the variety that Filofax has. I wish the compact pages would fit better in the Filofax binder because I'd definitely switch binders. I did get a personal Filofax binder (Malden) thinking I would just move my FC pages over but I'm not sure I can handle how they fit. I put them in and immediately took them out and put them back in my FC binder. pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-83864365458050383302012-09-08T01:34:17.547+01:002012-09-08T01:34:17.547+01:00Rori, I will confess that I have wandered at times...Rori, I will confess that I have wandered at times but I always come back. I want to do something different but I can't seem to. I don't know if I'm just stuck in a rut or this really is the best option for me.<br />pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-80077783560852285312012-09-08T01:01:14.488+01:002012-09-08T01:01:14.488+01:00Thanks for sharing!! Dang, I wish I could pick som...Thanks for sharing!! Dang, I wish I could pick something and stick with it for 20 years!! Rorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677561814462099558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-68297160660319920142012-09-07T22:14:13.534+01:002012-09-07T22:14:13.534+01:00Hannah how far do the pages and tabs stick out the...Hannah how far do the pages and tabs stick out the edge of your Holborn? My new FC 2PPD pages and tabs stick out pretty far in my Finsbury, and I'm already craving a FC binder!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-80005260613574906052012-09-07T21:45:25.711+01:002012-09-07T21:45:25.711+01:00Thank you so much for sharing this with us!! I lov...Thank you so much for sharing this with us!! I loved the tour. :) I am currently using Franklin Covey 2ppd inserts inside a Filofax personal Holborn. I keep thinking about buying an FC binder, but I have the classic version of the one you have in these pictures and it just doesn't have the appeal that my Holborn does. So I'm sticking with it for now!Hannah C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12584789667258557028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-81566553790935637242012-09-07T17:05:34.261+01:002012-09-07T17:05:34.261+01:00Me, too. And thank you.Me, too. And thank you.pattygardner.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465166654988101342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763264385856038915.post-27549641484404120222012-09-07T14:54:00.934+01:002012-09-07T14:54:00.934+01:00It always warms my heart when I come across anothe...It always warms my heart when I come across another Franklin Planner devotee. Very nice article.bazalkrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05844526818820104804noreply@blogger.com