The Benjamin Franklin
13-Week Self-Improvement Challenge
Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtue
Franklin tracked his progress on charts he created. The first
letter of each day was listed on the top and the first letter of each virtue
was indicated down the left side, He would add a dot if he felt he fell short
of meeting that virtue on a given day . Benjamin Franklin carried these charts
with him as a reminder of his personal plan of conduct.
The following 13 virtues continue to be relevant today. Next
to each virtue is Franklins definition.
1.
Temperance
“Eat not to dullness.”
2.
Silence
“Speak not but what may benefit others or
yourself/
Avoid trifling conversations .”
3.
Order
“Let each part of your business gave its
time.”
4.
Resolutions
“Resolve to perform what you ought. Perform
without fail what you resolve.”
5. Frugality
“Make no expense but to do good
to others or yourself:
I.e. Waste
nothing “
6. Industry
“Lose no time.
Be always employed in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions .”
7. Sincerity
“Use no hurtful deceit.
Think innocently and justly; and if speak accordingly. “
8. Justice
“Wrong none, by
doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are duty.”
9. Moderation
“Avoid extremes.
Forebear resenting injuries so much as
you thuink they deserve
10. Cleanliness
“ Tolerate no
uncleanness in body , clothes or habitation . “
11. Chastity
“ I would never do anything that would
disrespect my wife. “
12. Tranquility
“Be not disturbed
at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable. “
13. Humility
Like “Socrates.”
Choose The Right !!
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