Secrets of Ben Franklin's Long and Useful Life

Publisher, scientist, humorist, diplomat - Benjamin Franklin was America's first polymath. Today, with help from Eric Weiner, we revisit Franklin's life, searching for tips about how to be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
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00:50 Benjamin Franklin MacDonald shares insights on Benjamin Franklin, challenging stereotypes and exploring his life.
04:46 Eric Weiner retraces Franklin's steps, testing whether his principles can guide modern life.
09:19 ️ Franklin's humor and technological curiosity made him approachable, contrasting with his contemporaries.
12:12 Franklin's early life in Boston shaped his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit, leading to his move to Philadelphia.
19:31 Franklin's shift to science in his 40s included groundbreaking work on electricity and inventions like the lightning rod.
23:39 🇫🇷 Franklin's fame in Europe bolstered American diplomacy, influencing early international relations.
47:38 Begin and end each day with the question: "What good shall I do this day?" and "What good have I done today?"
48:04 Franklin adhered to 13 virtues, tracking them in a demerit system in his pocket notebook.
49:57 Franklin embraced being a "genuine fake," fully inhabiting various roles and identities.
51:32 Franklin managed anger through exercise and writing placebo letters, redirecting negative emotions effectively.
53:34 Use the "Ben Franklin effect": Ask favors of others to foster goodwill.
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