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FINANCIAL SUCCESS PLANNER
– Phil Town
How Will You Get To Your Most
Successful Year Ever?
Get Challenge
Organized Yourself
Stay Celebrate
Focused Success
Each month, take a few minutes to review the promises section and add anything more to the list of
items you’d like to accomplish. There are several helpful items in each list every month, and you do
not need to complete all of them in order to consider that month an achievement. Just accomplishing
a few will help you gain more financial growth and success over the year.
On some months I have added fun ‘Challenges’ for you, such as the Savvy Savings Challenge in March,
where each day of the month encourages you to put aside some cash that will add up to an extra
$500 in your pocket by the end of the month.
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Why Planning Leads To Success
You are 42% more likely to complete your promises to yourself if you write them down.
There is a reason that I am a firm believer in making yourself promises, instead of setting goals.
Promises speak to your morals and to your personal values.
Beyond that, writing these promises down or looking at them daily or even weekly leads to increased
motivation. If you’ve ever heard, “Where your focus goes, your energy flows,” it’s completely true, and
you can prove it to yourself this year.
This doesn’t always mean it’s easy. Most of the time, you have to replace bad habits with good habits,
and things become habits in the first place because your brain loves patterns and routines. This
means that for a short period of time you need to disrupt the natural course your brain wants to take
and convince it to keep trying something new until that becomes the habit instead.
Make it easier for yourself with this guide by reviewing the clear benchmarks, reviewing the monthly
list of promises, adding your own, and completing challenges. Celebrate each win, no matter how
big or how small, and you’ll notice how much more fun it becomes to do something that you initially
thought would be ‘work’.
Whether you start this in January, or put the planner into use halfway through the year, the promises
and challenges will work for you and help get you focused on the financial success you’ve been
striving for.
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Sample Month - Filled In
To demonstrate one of the many ways you can use this planner to make it work for you, I’ve included
a page that I’ve filled out below. This is just a simple reference guide, and you should feel free to use
each page in any way that works best for you.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Check
Savings Invest
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Check
Credit
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Pay Pay
Insurance Loans
28 29 30 31
Check
Savings Invest Pay Rent
January Promises
Check Credit Score
Mark Paychecks and Bill Due Dates
Save $500
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The best way to set yourself up for success is to visualize your achievements for the year at the very
beginning. Imagine how you’ll feel when you’ve accomplished what you’ve set out to do.
You can check your credit score for free online using a variety of services. Once you do this, start to
record your paycheck dates and due dates for any bills you need to pay monthly.
Write down a few words of encouragement for yourself that you can look back on as you challenge
yourself throughout the year:
Save Money
______________ Invest
______________ Profit
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Stay Connected & Accountable
I have put together a Facebook Group you can join in order to help you find an accountability partner
and keep you updated with monthly check-ins.
We all know that it’s easier to try and do something in a group than it is to try and do it alone, which
is why this group will help support you every step of the way. It’s completely optional, but if you do
choose to join, you can invite your friends, ask questions, and check-in with anybody else who is
completing this success planner on their own.
Financial goals are something we should all help each other achieve, because we all deserve the
comfort and stability we want in life.
Join Today
Join the Facebook Group to stay
motivated and encourage others in your
journey to financial success!
bit.ly/FB12Month
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January
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
January Promises
Check Credit Score
Mark Paychecks and Bill Due Dates " You are the master of your destiny.
You can influence, direct and control
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your own environment. You can make
The best way to set yourself up for success is to visualize
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your achievements for the year at the very beginning. your life what you want it to be.
Imagine how you’ll feel when you’ve accomplished what
you’ve set out to do.
You can check your credit score for free online using a
- Napoleon Hill
variety of services. Once you do this, start to record your
paycheck dates and due dates for any bills you need to
pay monthly.
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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February
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
"
If there are no circumstances out of your control fit instead.
that hold you back, spend February gathering your
W2s, 1098s, etc and take some time to schedule an
appointment with an accountant or start the filing
process online. You got this! - Phil Town
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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March
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Save $11 Save $12 Save $13 Save $14 Save $15 Save $16 Save $17
Save $18 Save $19 Save $20 Save $21 Save $22 Save $23 Save $24
Save $25 Save $26 Save $27 Save $28 Save $29 Save $30 Save $31
Savvy
March Promises Savings
Check Your Subscriptions
Challenge
Save Money Every Day
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"
I’ve marked the savings on the calendar above for prerequisite for success.
you, so just start small and follow along.
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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April
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
April Promises
Q2 Savings Check In
Give Something Up For A Month " worry
Don’t worry about failures,
about the chances you
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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May
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
May Promises
Find Your Retirement Number
Set Up Or Contribute More To Your " Don’t let the fear of losing be
greater than the excitement
401(k) / Roth IRA For One Month
of winning.
"
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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June
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Halfway!
June Promises Congrats!
Record New Events To Budget For
Celebrate Your Wins
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dream, or desire a reality.
For June, I want you to go through any new event
invites you may have gotten (weddings, birthdays, etc)
and record them on the calendar so you can budget - Tony Robbins
your spend for them.
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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July
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Debt
July Promises Freedom
Q3 Savings Check In Challenge
Schedule Dates To Pay Off Debt
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The challenge for July is the Debt Freedom challenge.
on something sitting down.
As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s think about
being independent from our debt and record payoff
dates on the calendar. - Charles F. Kettering
Start with monthly credit card payments and add in
any school loans or mortgage payments too!
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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August
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Back-to-
August Promises School Kickoff
Take all of those savings and add Challenge
them to your new account.
Back-To-School Kickoff Challenge
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doing easy work but from the
Let's take some of that savings you’ve pooled
together and put it into a high yield savings account
afterglow of satisfaction that comes
as an emergency fund. A quick internet search will after the achievement of a difficult
show you some options, or you can ask your bank
"
to see if they offer any. task that demanded our best.
Once the account is open, continue to contribute as
much as you can in case of any future emergencies,
medical bills, or unplanned events.
- Theodore Isaac Rubin
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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September
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September Promises
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self you will be happy to live with
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This is the perfect time to to start thinking about how sparks of possibility into flames
you want to end the year and to think about new
"
promises you want to make yourself for next year. of achievement.
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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October
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Trick-
October Promises or-Treat
Q4 Savings Check In Challenge
Treat Yourself - Kind Of
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challenge.
Keep up the great work.
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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November
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Thankfulness
November Promises
Challenge
Give Thanks To Yourself
Post In The Facebook Group
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and reflection of what you have to be thankful for. a vision for tomorrow.
In order to give thanks to yourself, I want you to try
paying yourself first this month.
- Melody Beattie
From each paycheck you get, take some out to put
aside for yourself and your savings BEFORE you
spend the month paying bills and eating take-out.
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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December
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Great Job!
What a
December Promises
Year!
Stick To Your Holiday Budget
Visualize The End Of The Year
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Let’s Look Back On The Month…
What did you accomplish in the last month that you are proud of?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Write down one thing you are thankful for this month (person, experience, etc.).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Move any promises you weren’t able to keep into future months and mentally reset yourself with
your new achievements in mind. Visualize how next month is going to go and where you will improve
based on the notes you made above.
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Congratulations, you did a really
awesome job this year!
I hope you had a great time going through each month, taking on new
financial success challenges, and saving up to help you have your most
successful year ever. When you save up money to cover expenses you’ll
have in the future you eliminate a level of stress, prepare yourself for
more achievements, and visualize the ease with which you’ll jump over
what used to be hurdles.
Were you able to keep all of the promises you made each month?
Where could you improve?
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While it’s fresh in your mind, write down one promise you’d like
to keep for yourself next year.
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Next Steps…
As you enter into next year, keep up all of the good habits you’ve formed over the last 12 months
and don’t forget…
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From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
– Peter Drucker
To continue your path to success, start learning about Rule #1 Investing and how you can grow your
wealth and manage your own investing portfolio by checking out the Rule #1 Investing Intro Course at
bit.ly/courseR1. It’s a great free resource with videos, checklists, and interactive lessons that will have
you well on your way to researching wonderful businesses.
Now... Go Play!
Phil Town
Founder, Rule #1 Investing
Author of 2 New York Times #1 Best Sellers, Rule #1 and Payback Time.
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