Best Laid Plans

BLP Ep #217: September Q&A – Quintiles Idea, Annual Planning, Family Communication Tools, Extra-long Term Goals, and Studying for a Big Test (MCAT)

September 23, 2024

In today’s episode, I share some listener tips + answers questions that came in through email or text (305-697-7189 to reach the show’s Google Voice account)!

Topics include:

  • Fun tip for using stickers/etc acquired on vacation
  • Unique Quintiles use case from Emily
  • Discussion of annual planning recommendations
    (note – for those that want a guided annual planning experience, BLP at Home: Planning 2025 will open for registration in October!)
  • Recs for a family calendar system
    (note – if you love using a digital calendar display system, let me know!)
    What we use: EC Whiteboard, Essential Calendar (<– affiliate link)
  • Planning super long term things (like for 1-2 years down the road)
  • Studying for a big test – how to create deadlines?

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2 Comments

  • Reply Jami September 27, 2024 at 1:19 pm

    What were the three digital calendars you mentioned?

    • Reply Sarah Hart-Unger September 27, 2024 at 1:36 pm

      1) Dakboard
      2) Skylight
      3) Hearth!

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