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Good for the body is the work of the body, and good for the soul is the work of the soul, and good for either is the work of the other. — ~Henry David Thoreau

Franklin on The Foolish

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.”

–Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer

Sales virtues…

In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, he lists 13 life virtues value pursuing – several apply frankly to those who drive revenue – each builds upon the previous…

  1. Temperance: Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
  2. Silence: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
  3. Order: Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
  4. Resolution: Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

Learn the remaining 9 virtues and get a printable reminder of all of them. (I like these.)
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Too many people will lose today’s productivity in anticipation of the holiday weekend (in the US and Canada). Isn’t it time to start a small clear revolution… a small LUKSA?

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Franklin on The Foolish

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