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Hyrum W. Smith (1943–2019)

Author of 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management

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Hyrum W. Smith is the author of the bestselling book "The Ten Natural Laws of Time & Life Management" & the originator of the Franklin Planner. His other books include "Where Eagles Rest" & "The Advanced Day Planner User's Guide." He is vice-chairman of Franklin Covey Co. His own priorities include show more making a difference in people's lives, spending time with his family, & horseback riding. He & his wife, Gail, are the parents of six children. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by Hyrum W. Smith

The Advanced Day Planner User's Guide (1987) 110 copies, 1 review
Where Eagles Rest (1991) 15 copies
Pain Is Inevitable, Misery Is Optional (2004) 13 copies, 1 review
The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference? (2016) 10 copies, 1 review
Managing Personal Change (2001) 6 copies
My Peace I Give Unto You (2004) 5 copies
Purposeful Retirement (2018) 2 copies

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2024: A 5 star read yet again. It is funny that this is now my 5th or 6th time reading this book and I’m still finding things for the first time. This year what stood out the most was vocabulary. Taking the time to learn new vocabulary and inserting it into your daily conversations. Also, prioritizing and understanding that not everything will get done.
 
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mybookloveobsession | Mar 12, 2024 |
The Miracle of Forgiveness is a much better book. However, and I'm kind of ashamed to admit this, I read Mr. Smith's book strictly for the gossip factor. I used the Franklin Planner way back when and I was interested in what led to Mr. Smith's fall from grace. The book really didn't disappoint in that regard, but $10 is a lot to pay for People-Magazine-caliber scoop.
 
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evamat72 | Mar 31, 2016 |
I received this book FREE from a Goodreads Giveaway. And, what a great book it was.

Hyrum W. Smith, the author, is also a former CEO for Franklin Covey and a cofounder of 3Gaps. The 3Gaps being: Values; Beliefs; and the one that hits very close to home for most of us, I think, Time. Smith's idea that closing the gaps will help us all to lead a more fulfilled and less stressful life. The book rang very close to home for me on all three of the values. I love the idea of writing and living a personal Constitution and a family Constitution.

This book is a must read for everyone.
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SandyBatesel | Feb 21, 2016 |
I found the franklin day planner on-line ( printable) and I printed it out. I just started to use it and I like it better than the other ones on the market. Still working on the confront zone and still thinking about the I beam between the towers.
 
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s.wieber | 4 other reviews | Mar 6, 2015 |

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