{"id":2192,"date":"2018-11-16T03:00:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2018-11-28T19:36:43","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T01:36:43","slug":"storing-the-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kerryaclark.com\/blog\/storing-the-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Storing Your Family Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Office Called Home – Part 3<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve defined <\/span>what they are<\/a><\/span>, where are you storing your files, records, data, and precious items? \u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>In this installment, we get to be a little more practical and add some value to what you are already doing in the area of keeping your \u201chome office\u201d. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Let\u2019s begin with one of my favorite topics, our <\/span>family plan<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0For almost 10 years, Pamela and I have maintained an annual <\/span>family plan<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0In this binder, we\u2019ve outlined what we plan to accomplish for the year and beyond. \u00a0In December, we will close out the 2018 <\/span>Family Plan binder<\/a><\/span> and open the 2019 <\/span>Family Plan binder<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0This way we\u2019re already moving full speed ahead into the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n

So to answer the question where do we store our data, files, records, and precious items, we start here because in this binder we house our future plans, our most important plans. \u00a0Let\u2019s dig into how we store the contents of this binder.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\"\"Paper vs. Digital records.<\/strong>
\nOur family plan is mostly digital, but we print versions of it for 2 reasons:<\/span>
\n<\/span>1) We like putting our hands on it and being able to see it in front of us. \u00a0We keep it in sight so that it\u2019s not out of mind.<\/span>
\n<\/span>2) It\u2019s our primary tool for our daily prayer time. \u00a0There\u2019s not a day that goes by that we\u2019re not focusing on some aspect of our plan. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Two Physical Copies<\/strong>
\nFor our physical copy we use a 3 ring binder. \u00a0We have 2 so that Pamela can have one if we need to review them at the same time which we so often do. \u00a0The binder contains 8 major sections with dividers. As we think of things for the respective sections, we punch holes and place in the binder. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The 2 copies differ. \u00a0My copy of the binder is a small binder that takes half sheets of paper. \u00a0I like to be able to carry the binder as needed and not take up much space. \u00a0Pamela\u2019s binder however is standard size with full sheets of paper. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Once we complete our annual preparations of the new year\u2019s binder, which must be completed by New Year\u2019s eve, we are ready to put it to use. \u00a0Its first and most primary use is for our annual New Year\u2019s eve prayer ritual. On New Year\u2019s eve we use it to guide us through a prayer time that begins around 11pm and lasts for a couple hours or more; bringing us into the new year. \u00a0We cover every detail of the binder in prayer. It\u2019s not until we do this that our plans are ready for execution and our new year can begin.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Digital Storage<\/strong>
\nWe leave the paper copy at home for the most part, but we are able to access the digital copy from anywhere and anytime using a computer or smart device. \u00a0We store our digital copy in the cloud using a tool called <\/span>Microsoft OneNote<\/a><\/span>. \u00a0We used to use Evernote, but <\/span>OneNote<\/a><\/span> has a better way of mimicking an actual binder.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The digital copy using <\/span>OneNote<\/a><\/span> has the feel of a binder with sections, tabs, and pages. \u00a0We can easily make updates and scan pages into our digital copy. \u00a0It\u2019s a great companion to having a physical copy because you can make changes and updates on the fly. \u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Side-note: technology can be your friend if you find ways that you can embrace it to add value to your life, your home office, your business.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Today is Friday!<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Hybrid Solution<\/strong>
\nBoth a paper and digital copies work best. \u00a0I\u2019m a fan of this hybrid solution because it works. \u00a0We tried doing it one way versus the other, but have always come back to using both. \u00a0You should try what works best for you and your family, your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Family Plan Binder<\/a>\"\"<\/a> is available now!

<\/p>\nOur team has worked very hard putting it together. We designed it to help you and your family move the needle forward in making your life your business. \nFind out more about the Family plan here.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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