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Benjamin Franklin
1706 – 1790 · Founding Father, Inventor, Philosopher
A self-educated printer who became a scientist, diplomat, and architect of a nation. Franklin created a system of thirteen virtues and tracked his adherence to them daily in a small notebook — the original daily practice.
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VIR-I-0003“I told the truth even though it hurt — and I feel free.”VIR-II-0002“I kept my word when nobody was watching.”VIR-I-0004“I chose honesty over convenience and it paid off.”VIR-III-0007“I've been getting credit for work that wasn't fully mine.”VIR-II-0006“I over-committed and now I'm letting people down.”VIR-II-0007“I finally followed through on a promise I'd been delaying for months.”VIR-II-0010“I'm consistent now — I do what I say I'll do.”VIR-II-0011“I kept a secret I was entrusted with, even under pressure.”VIR-III-0015“I went back and corrected something I got wrong earlier.”VIR-II-0012“I made a commitment to myself and I actually kept it.”VIR-III-0016“My work ethic is something I'm genuinely proud of.”VIR-II-0013“I promised something to my kids and I showed up.”
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