How Ben Franklin Structured His Day 

Maybe cuz it didn't exist lmfaoooo

XpertPandazz 😂😂

or RU-vid

He wrote and published newspapers, pamphlets, and almanacs, and wrote thousands of letters which were, and were intended to be, copied and shared. It is true, that he did not waste time arguing with people, in print or in person. We could all learn something from him.

He would’ve been savage on Twitter, he loved to argue

I did not know that, though I do find him quite relateable based on his writings. Perhaps real life was another story!

BlueBerryKing maybe if he was more efficient, he could sleep in to 6am. & a 2 hour lunch? Hahaha What is this, Spain? I only get 30 minutes for 8 hours work. Digestion doesn't even begin

BlueBerryKing I

No silly as soon as he starts planning and praying etc he has started, its a whole system

I'm a teacher and I wake up at 3 on work days because I plan my lessons when I wake up. Gotta do before I go to work for it to be fresh in my mind. I try to go to bed as early as eight or 10 the latest.

You're projecting your modernist ideals and vocabulary onto old words from the past. Considering Ben was well known for his skills in subterfuge and didn't even treat his own wife or kids well (except for his son who ended up siding with the British), I think it's safe to say that "What good have i done today" is in reference to how productive he was rather than "How have I helped people around me". The man was an incredible thinker, inventor, diplomat, but please don't whitewash him. It's okay for great men in history to be gray, instead of morally black & white.

@@lilguava70 He was a philanthropist who brought Philadelphia into prominence. Your just a liberal moron lol.

Travis Kraft my favorite founding father.

Travis Kraft - I agree: "The American Sage."

Travis Kraft People like these who don't actually have made any worthy contribution in the world, the only claim to fame is by making such videos on RU-vid where you don't have to be someone and anyone with access to Internet can post whatever they want to.... This speaker in the video is the next case study I will be using in my mentoring sessions

I agree, I don't understand why he made that remark -- chronological snobbery? Are we supposed to take lessons from these historical figures or NOT?

You guys are digging too much into that remark, focus on what the message is

This is the genuine mark of ones humanity. Self examination with the expressed intent of learning what "I have done or not done," is refreshing. With that in mind, when "events and plans" go wrong, a firm rule to keep close to the human heart would be NEVER TO CAST BLAME ON ANYONE. Semper Fi

Elon Musk would be awesome I think

Teddy Roosevelt

Obama, perhaps?

You should select some people of high importance like Ben, but maybe non americans. Like Greeks or Romans.

Albert Einstein

This is a Christian origin thought process. Just an fyi. 🙂

@@abgg77 What do you mean?

Scott Dickens USMC how r u not entitled if ur a slaveowner

@@beautywbri7540 it was another time and very common to have slaves. Slavery has now been abolished 160 years ago and black people now have the most opportunity to achieve success.

JM M it was still wrong lol so I don’t know why that’s used as some kind of excuse or justification. And black people do have more chance to succeed more than any other generation of black people. But there r still inequities that need to be addressed

JM M and what about Jim Crow y’all love to ignore that

@@beautywbri7540 I don't know how you were thinking I was justifying or making excuses by my comment it was just the facts and the way it was back then. And yes it was totally wrong along with all the slaves through the generations and hundreds and hundreds and thousands of years in many many other countries. Just curious what inequalities do you think need to be addressed exactly?

whisperingsage ye, but he still had a lot of work you know.... politician, inventor, statesman, scientist, etc..

Or his servants...

Amen to that.

How it should be

He spent decades away from his wife. He was even overseas and missed her funeral. Just sayin

Fiona Tanzermmmbo

Totally agree!

Well you always gotta make time for dank memes

That's kind of a given.

Ryan Kaufman lol when a comment on ur comment has more likes😂😂😂

powerful goodness = dank memes

@benharperfan2 that was the whole premise of the joke, bro

coffeemachtspass I didn't know he wrote an autobiography until I watched this video. I'm very interested and might have to read it sometime.

That sounds like a great idea - in the mean time, here's a podcast we did on it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UiQEC4yHoRA.html

Sri Sindhu studyign also has a vid on that!

Thomas Frank I'm sorry if this was already covered, but sometimes during mid-term you can get really burned out from in-between exams/big homeworks (a lot of them stack up at that point), which makes keeping up with new material really daunting afterwards, right before the final exams roll in. Maybe you have some nice techniques to break that wall? I'd love a video on that.

The technique that work for me from a study burn out is, my own mindfulness routine I made is: 1. I splash some cold water. 2. I brew my favorite blend of coffee. 3. I find a nice place to sit quietly, set the mood lighting for that good ambience. 4. I play some nice beautiful nature sounds, like "ocean waves" or "rain sounds" and take each sip as if it's my last. 5. Once my brain is in neutral territory (calm and flat in rhythm), I go out for a quick walk for some me time i.e. the time when you are closest to your consciousness, because it's proven, when you walk or run, you talk to yourself. 6. Once I arrive at my place, I make a phone call to my parents because in this rush of life we forgot the ones of we cherish and love the most. This last routine set the tone for me that I am not just doing this for my own, several lives are dependent on it and this is how I am back in my game!

Sri Sindhu I

He's just some person who lived 300 years ago. Not a dude, person.

Only autistic people have that ability.

good point, but did you need to make a broad generalization of these great men by calling them socially inept, which most of them most surely were not? on the contrary, Franklin is known to have cultivated a great social intelligence, Socrates spend his days, in deep contemplation yes, but in social interactions with a plethora of different people on a daily basis, and Da Vinci was said to be a very charismatic man. Careful with the generalizations ;)

@Brian Crane @Janus Poulsen - Let’s remember something else, that autism is only one part of a much larger individual. Secondly, there is nothing wrong with having an autism diagnosis! Should someone’s comment be perceived as being shameful for mentioning diabetes, cancer, or the like? Third, Autism is now classified as a “spectrum disorder” because there are BOTH, very high-functioning (well beyond neurotypical), very low-functioning (requiring help in their everyday routine), and everything else in between. There are certain traits that will always overlap, but anyone on the autism spectrum could be anywhere on it. It’s not even a straight line, rather it could be much better understood in the context of a 2D-grid to assess severity along with individual symptoms. Fourth, I am CERTAIN that many of these great men 100% DO meet the current diagnostic criteria for a high-functioning autism diagnosis (autism runs in my family, and I’m professionally trained to spot it to help in difficult situations), and just perhaps, they would not have been so great if they weren’t! I view autism as a ‘secret sauce’ that is just part of the ‘recipe’ for a plethora of great people :) Fifth, most adults and adolescents that have a diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum (and to some, the following may shock you; and to others like myself, I totally ‘get it’) according to one very reputable study is that when asked if they could get a “do over” and restart life sans autism, the overwhelming majority of about 80% said that they are VERY HAPPY just the way they are, and would NOT change a thing. I heard this tidbit at a professional lecture, presented at the state Dept. of Health by a qualified presenter who not only has 30-years of totally relevant professional experience, but is also raising a 15-year-old son that’s on the autism spectrum. Sixth, Albert Einstein had what was until recently called Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, and yes, I too would definitely include him in the group of great men that was previously mentioned. I’ve always been fascinated by Einstein, and have a great respect for the late scientist :) Seventh, and this one is a BIGGIE, “social ineptness”, including one of its most literal translations of clumsiness, is a MAJOR INDICATOR, and PRIMARY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL used to see if a person is on the autism spectrum, however many of these qualities are often misunderstood as it is very difficult to explain all of the many facets that one with autism has to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Autism aside, I don’t think that anyone would be commenting if any of the above people were more simply referred to as “introverts.” Eighth, as there is no ‘cure’ for autism, different types of therapies could help someone diagnosed live a very rewarding life. Most interestingly, usually by age 25, though sometimes older, high-functioning autistic people tend to “learn” social cues to better “fit in” as that is a desire they almost universaly share, like any other human being. Literally, learning to make eye contact, or at least make it appear believable; participating in conversations and knowing when it is the correct time to speak; etc. So, some very well-educated people including the ones mentioned in this thread would absolutely have developed these “counter-traits” to better fit in, but being very much autistic as it’s life-long, you will absolutely notice small (or sometimes particularly large) oddities that could be a ‘dead giveaway.’ Ninth, those with high-functioning autism tend to be VERY SMART, and their IQs are much higher than their so-called neurotypical peers. That said, you can highly expect to see autistic people working in certain fields. Currently technology encompasses 3 autistic employees out of every 10 in one sample group. Art-based jobs also have much-higher populations of autistic employees. Finally, doctors, especially veterinarians, are also a very popular career choice for our friends in the autistic community. They key to remember, is that they like a rigid schedule, and hate change, this matches with Ben Franklins attributes as well, and almost every other giant on the list! Generally, when someone with autism is blamed for “acting out,” it is almost always panic secondary to a trigger caused by external stimuli. Their actions are misconstrued, when all they are really doing is comforting themselves in ways that most people simply will just not understand. You will also see a level of intense focus with autism, but ONLY regarding subjects that someone with autism is genuinely interested in. If they don’t enjoy it, they will move on to something else very fast! Tenth, and probably my final piece of information that I wish to share around this is that there is an ever growing list of medical comorbidities that are attached the the autistic population! The current working theory is genetics, though we have many years to go as there is not currently a genetic test for autism, even at the level of clinical trials. Like autism itself, many of these other comorbidities relies on long-checklists administered by specialty care providers as they too have no genetic test in the works. Genetic testing is still in the “infant-years,” and though a breakthrough, it is still very much an emerging science. So, yes, there is very strong medical and research-based evidence that says when somebody has a group of signs or symptoms, that even a layperson with enough knowledge could arrive at a differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Finally, my point is this, the original points were good, and it’s clear that they were based off of at least some semblance of the knowledge that I had just discussed. The writer probably didn’t have the time to put as much detail in as I did with my reply. I see inconsistencies on BOTH sides, it’s not good or bad as long as we are all willing to learn more about autism each day. Just remember that people on the spectrum HATE disagreement, it’s a trigger for many of them, so we all must be careful what we type even on social media. Social considerations are one of the strongest factors going into this contemporary diagnosis, but as I mentioned, either through self-training, or professional counseling, those traits can be learned to be controlled. Once a high functioning autistic individual breaks these barriers, life starts to become much easier for them, and so to regarding their personal and professional lives. They always had the IQ to get there, they just needed to elevate their EQ enough to support the successful, but rigid lifestyle that they dream about. They want what everybody else wants. I would also kindly ask if you could go back over the list taking my 10-points from above, and see how many of these great men now meet the criteria. One last thing, on a personal level, I am BOTH very distantly related to Ben Franklin (and Yes! I have the genetics to prove it, it’s actually quite surreal to think about :) and a family history of autism, along with a great many other rare disorders that could either be genetic, rheumatological, or whatever the next best answer will eventually be! I sincerely hope that this was informative, and helps at least one person. More would be great, but if one person reads it, I will feel like I did something positive myself today! ~ Jay ✌️💙

Conejo Literario Yeah, Benjamin Franklin is a real keeper

Ahahahaha good one! :D

Ben franklin?

Thomas already has a girlfriend and Benjamin's long dead. You're out of luck ;'(

Thomas you seriously need to change your haircut. The females can't focus when you have it.

AuroraS 92 atleast you made a plan.

the second sunrise same here!!

Have you looked into the 'Two Sleeps' theory? I think it holds for me. First Sleep, up for 1-2h in the night, Second Sleep...

Every habit away from nature law will be wiped out from earth... just prepare for cancer.

Lazy ass millennial

Tesla was a superhuman, he didn't eat and forgot sleeping

He had OCD so I imagine it was pretty strict and rigid.

In Russia day plans you!

haha nice question

Yes thomas do one on TESLA, he work 22 out of 24 hrs a day, he was the only person to do this and he also worked for 83 straight hrs at work once. Wondering what he did and how he did it and how he managed to stay productive in just two hrs of sleep

or not... raising children is on both of the parents' shoulders just saying

Samantha Meshack-Hart That's sexism

@@vinitagrin4916 It was the way back then. Can't deny it.

I feel the same way. I make a to-do list in the morning, but allow myself to complete it anytime during the day. I'm a night owl, so around 8 pm I'll get a burst of energy and burn through most of the remaining undone tasks.

amreen shaju start with small habits! turn them into a habit, and as you master this and become consistent, add bigger habits.

amreen shaju To make sure you achieve your goals you should focus on one thing at a time. I would advise you, for example, to not begin reading any other books until you're done reading the one(s) you already started reading.

wow thanks, i was already jumping from book to book. thankyou for your advice.

Try breaking down big, general goals into day-sized bites, for example: BIG GOAL: Learn German Small goal: today I will add 10 new words to my German vocabulary and all the tenses of one verb.

amreen shaju just lay around feeling like shit

So what happened

Bro you have got nice sense of humour first I thought you are amazing but then I got to know that. You are same as me in studies...onever make complete notes they are always in complete but I don't get bad marks they quite good ....for people like me who don't study...by the way..I hate studies ilove my passion😜

Its true. We should have small breaks

tishtosh when you were a child, what were your many interests? What did you want to be when you grew up? What do you personally find fascinating in your adult life, even if it is something you never shared aloud to others? Are you passionate about something that you feel cornered to "put away" or "hide" from loved ones or maybe even yourself? Something is calling you my dear friend. Are you choosing to avoid it? Or are you forced to ignore it because of certain societal systems? Peace and much love to you friend, be well. - Zach Van Harris JR

I would suggest 2 things to start. One would be to volunteer (start just a couple days per week) at a local charity, like a food bank, or place where meals are served etc and then another day or 2 at a completely different place, like an animal shelter. Even if it’s just during their crunch time (like a couple hours at dinner time). It will let you see the other side of the life and you will slowly get rid of that feeling of ennui, and be really more satisfied and grateful for your good fortune. Then I suggest learning at least 2 new things, different from each other, like a language and a musical instrument or singing, art or creative writing, etc., so you can exercise all parts of your brain and constantly expose it to new challenges. And, not enough can be said for quality exercise. (And I don’t mean that silly “just walk” mentality. I mean really challenge your body!) Like weight training or crossfit or something that will kick your butt! No sissy stuff that requires spending $$ on designer work-out gear or girly dance classes or spinning mindlessly on a bike indoors, but a real challenging sport that works out all your muscles. I would love to have time to do all of those things, but I have my own challenges with growing my small business and I have several rescue animals. I don’t have a minute to spare now, but in the past I’ve done volunteer work and it’s very rewarding (even if you come from a poor background, like I did). Just make sure the volunteer work you do is “in the trenches”. Get your hands dirty, so to speak, not “work” as merely a figure-head who answers phones during a telethon or throws a party for a fund-raiser. Just Do It! And good luck! “Full steam ahead!

Ikr 💓

same here

indeed, i wich i knew this channel earlier

thought i was the only dz in Thomas community ;p Hi fellow Algerian lol

you're no the only one :p

And mine needs 25 hours in a day

When you've got a work schedule that changes, you have to be extra diligent about planning everything that's going to happen around it. I had a changing work schedule during my freshman year of college; my schedule would be different pretty much every week, so I'd always shift things around in Google Calendar the moment I knew my hours. That way, even if breakfast or gym time changed, I was pre-committed to doing it.

Javier Vazquez I follow a generally untimed schedule. If you notice that he sometimes leaves large areas of time with several unique activities, you can use this tactic as well. I don't run every day at 7:00, personally. Instead, I run every day, usually in the PM, when it feels right to do so. I read 10 pages of a book in the morning, and play mind games with breakfast, but sometimes I run out of time, and so I read about five to seven pages and leave the rest for night, and sometimes I leave the games for night as well, which has my scores lacking. But it probably varies quite a lot from person to person, and you may need a tighter schedule than I.

Play2 Win! IF I have slaves keeping me rich, I would be rich, and have plenty of time on my hands to Read, study and write, learn things because I will have ample time on my hand....

@@Ken-iu2zp Exactly. He also slept with one of those slaves and had kids by her lol

He was some dude. Cheating. Slanging stds

Hahahhahahahhahahah