June 2012

  • 14 Life Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

    June 28, 2012 -- Written by: Tim Johnson
    1. Less Talk, More Action “Well done is better than well said.”
    2. Don’t Procrastinate “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”
    3. Be Prepared “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
    4. Don’t Fight Change “When you're finished changing, you're finished.”
    5. Get Moving “All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.”
    6. Avoid Busywork “Never confuse motion with action.”
    7. Give Yourself Permission to Make Mistakes “Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.”
    8. Act Quickly on Opportunities “To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.”
    9. Continue to Grow “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”
    10. Keep Going “Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
    11. Know Yourself “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self.”
    12. Don’t Self-Sabotage “Who had deceived thee so often as thyself?”
    13. Don’t Give Up “Energy and persistence conquer all things.”
    14. Wise Up “Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.”
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