The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin Chapter 9 Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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Jul 16, 2023 Dive into a strategic pursuit of moral perfection, as the speaker outlines a plan featuring thirteen key virtues. Discover how self-examination and a systematic tracking system can enhance personal growth. The conversation explores the profound link between virtue, wisdom, and societal well-being, alongside challenges in creating a universal moral guide. Personal experiences emphasize humility's role in fostering better relationships, while the idea of a supportive community for collaborative growth takes center stage.
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Moral Perfection Plan
- Strive for moral perfection by identifying and conquering your faults.
- Focus on one virtue at a time, tracking progress and building habits gradually.
Self-Examination
- Speculative conviction of virtue's benefits isn't enough; break bad habits.
- Establish clear virtues and track daily faults for self-improvement.
Tracking Virtues and Faults
- Franklin used a little book to track his daily faults against 13 virtues.
- This involved marking spots for each fault and aiming for a clean book over time.