Benajmin Franklin's Daily Schedule

[clarkkent14]

Benjamin Franklin's daily schedule by nickbilton, on Flickr

[loquaciousmomma]

Thanks Clark Kent! Franklin was one productive man.

[gkearney]

Franklin, who was himself a Freemason, was applying a Masonic idea here. In the Masonic ritual we are taught about the "24 inch ruler divided into thirds" an allegory for the perfect division of the day: 8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest and 8 hours for service.

[buffalo_girl]

And...when the Seventh Seal was opened the 24 hour period was reduced by 1/3.

Revelation 8
12...the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

[1984Orwellherenow]

Franklin, who was himself a Freemason, was applying a Masonic idea here. In the Masonic ritual we are taught about the "24 inch ruler divided into thirds" an allegory for the perfect division of the day: 8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest and 8 hours for service.

Dudes, I only count 7 hours sleep, and five other periods.

Hey, dudes, should we start a LDSFreedomforum daily schedule?

1. complain
2. post complaints
3. Work on next complaints
4. Complain that there is no opportunity left in America.

[Spence]

Thanks, I certainly admire the man despite his and my flaws.

And who is the orwell guy...

[infowarrior]

Franklin, who was himself a Freemason, was applying a Masonic idea here. In the Masonic ritual we are taught about the "24 inch ruler divided into thirds" an allegory for the perfect division of the day: 8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest and 8 hours for service.

Dudes, I only count 7 hours sleep, and five other periods.

Hey, dudes, should we start a LDSFreedomforum daily schedule?

1. complain
2. post complaints
3. Work on next complaints
4. Complain that there is no opportunity left in America.

Do you think your funny or something?

[clarkkent14]

For the full story behind the schedule, start on the bottom of page 64 in "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" continuing through page 78. Very interesting insights on overcoming weaknesses and improving our virtues.

[EmmaLee]

May I also suggest reading Franklin's The Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living - it's a great book - full of ol' Ben's wit and wisdom!

[clarkkent14]

May I also suggest reading Franklin's The Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living - it's a great book - full of ol' Ben's wit and wisdom!

He talks about this in the section I mentioned... he even cracks a joke about making money by selling a book about virtue, I laughed out loud.

[1984Orwellherenow]

Do you think your funny or something?

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