EPISODE · Jun 19, 2019 · 13 MIN
13 Steps For Success by Benjamin Franklin
from Start With A Win · host Adam Contos
When Benjamin Franklin was 20 years old, he wrote Thirteen Virtues for people to live by. Adam and Mark discuss these virtues, their relevance today, and how they relate to the world almost 300 years after Ben Franklin wrote them.Temperance – Not overindulging, but partaking of an optimal levelSilence – This emphasizes the importance of listening and recognizing that you have two ears and one mouth for a reason; You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with (and, consequently, listening to)Order – Have the right interests in mind for your self and your daily routineResolution – Do what you planned to doFrugality – Waste nothing and spend less than you makeIndustry – Time is money, so be generous and provide value to those around youSincerity – Think before you speak and speak the truth, particularly on social mediaJustice – Do what is right and recognize how your actions impact othersModeration – Be reasonable and consistent, seeking balance in all thingsCleanliness – Take care of yourself and your environmentTranquility – Don’t get upset about little things and do your best to be at peace with everyoneChastity – Be smart and carefulHumility – Keep your pride in check, be honest, be grateful, and imitate Jesus and SocratesLinks:http://www.thirteenvirtues.com/Connect with Adam:https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContoshttps://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
What this episode covers
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as ‘improvement’, ‘achievement’, and ‘success’ have no meaning.” On this episode of the Start with a Win podcast, Adam and Mark talk about Ben Franklin’s Thirteen Virtues and how listeners can apply them to their own lives today.
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