Comments on: How to Use Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Schedule to Reach Your Writing Goals

By: Two Essential Journals That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals - Nicole Bianchi

Two Essential Journals That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals - Nicole Bianchi — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:23:49 +0000

[…] This journal was inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that I wrote about in this article. […]

By: Dave Thibeault

Dave Thibeault — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 21:16:41 +0000

Hi Nicole, I’m glad your move to Raleigh is working out! Except for the desk:) I find myself needing even more desktop space to sort stuff out (maybe I should be filing it or something, huh?!) In any case, thank you for including an actual pic of one of Franklin’s sheets. I think it’s awesome he has a couple of time spans identified as nothing but “WORK.” I think this might drive some of today’s organizational experts crazy, since his “plan” is so general. But I do find that writing, especially, sometimes comes down to “get your butt at your keyboard,” since I have a fairly defined attack plan, with resources, once I fire up my computer. If I can just get to my content, and the processes I follow to develop it, I’ll develop momentum and things start rolling. To me, that equates to an appointment I could put on my calendar simply entitled “WORK.” Providing the actual form Franklin used helped me tons. I appreciate you sharing the original “tool” Franklin used, along with your insightful explanation of it, and your additional elaboration. Take care, and keep up the good work. Dave in San Diego

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By: Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:15:54 +0000

In reply to Sean.

Hi, Sean! Thanks for your comment. I’ve heard of Bullet Journaling but never tried it. It sounds very effective — I’ll have to check it out.

Great story about Ben Franklin. It’s so true. As long as we’re making progress every day, we will be improving and leading better lives even if we don’t meet our goals perfectly.

Thanks again for adding your thoughts!

By: Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:52:58 +0000

In reply to Dolores. Hi, Dolores! I hope Franklin's approach helps you. It has made me so much more productive. I find that when I write things down on my list, I am so much more intentional about getting them done. Thanks for reading! :)

By: Dolores

Dolores — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:09:12 +0000

Thank you for another interesting post! I am always learning with your writing lessons. There is always room for improvement and I believe it could help me to follow Franklin’s approach.

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 11:46:40 +0000

I use Bullet Journaling to manage my schedule and track my daily task list. What gets measured gets managed and I can quickly see where I am making good progress and where I need work.

Like you said, it’s important to not beat yourself up about not hitting all your marks every day. Ben Franklin also had a list where he tracked his compliance with 13 virtues that he tried to live by. He found that while he concentrated on one thing, another would falter. But his conclusion was that he was living a better life for the attempt even if he couldn’t perfectly meet his target

By: Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:45:04 +0000

In reply to Barry Joyce. Hi, Barry! Thanks so much! I hope your learners find it helpful. Thanks again for your kind comment. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the post.

By: Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:41:53 +0000

In reply to Terri Webster Schrandt. Hi, Terri! Thanks for reading and commenting! :) I am so glad you found it useful. Yes, I'm impressed too! :D It just goes to show how effective an editorial calendar can be.

By: Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:34:09 +0000

In reply to Doug. Thanks so much for your kind words, Doug! :) And, yes, great point about finding someone else to complete a task that's not getting done. I had not thought of that. Sometimes we do need to ask for help or at least figure out why our own approach is not working. Thanks again!