The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast The Secret Learning Habits That Made Benjamin Franklin Both Humble and Rich
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Aug 8, 2025 Discover how Benjamin Franklin evolved from a runaway teen to a renowned polymath through disciplined habits and self-education. Learn his unique techniques for mastering skills, such as book borrowing and structured conversations. Dive into effective note-taking and reflective thinking for enhanced learning. Explore his groundbreaking contributions to science and community welfare, like the lightning rod and bifocals. This journey reveals actionable strategies to foster personal growth and overcome perfectionism in your own life.
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Secret Nighttime Reading
- Benjamin Franklin secretly borrowed expensive books and read them overnight to avoid detection.
- He wrote, "Often I sat up in my room reading the greatest part of the night, lest the book should be missed or wanted."
Read To A Deadline
- Pick a physical book, place your finger at a target point, and read until that point to create a deadline.
- Anthony Metivier recommends interleaving short reading blocks to improve memory and focus.
The Junto: Structured Conversation Club
- Franklin founded the Junto, a weekly, structured meeting of tradesmen, writers, and thinkers for idea exchange.
- Anthony Metivier describes the Junto as a living, breathing learning machine rather than a social club.
