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Oct 2022
17m 22s

A New Planner Is Not the Answer: The Rea...

Anna Dearmon Kornick
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A new planner would help you stay on track, right? …. Statistically speaking, no. Planners aren’t the solution to your bursting calendar or your overflowing inbox. Instead, your planner might be CAUSING more issues. What should you do if a planner isn’t helping? I have a few ideas, so tune into this episode to find out. 

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