8 Personal Finance Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

Here's the article from The Art of Manliness that I promised you yesterday:

Benjamin Franklin rose from 17-year-old runaway to successful printer, newspaperman, author, inventor, diplomat, and statesman. His great success came from living the virtues of frugality and industry, and his life offers us many personal finance lessons that apply to modern men just as much as they did to those living in colonial America. So without further ado, let’s dive right into uncovering some of Ben’s timeless wisdom:

1. Understand the True Value of Things
2. Be Self-Sufficient
3. Invest in Yourself
4. Surround Yourself with Friends Who Share Your Values
5. Don’t Compromise Your Integrity for Money
6. Steady Diligence Is the Way to Wealth
7. Time Is Money
8. The Accumulation of Money Is a Means to an End

Don't pay too much for the whistle! (See the description of lesson number 1 from the article). In fact, be sure to check out the article for descriptions of all the lessons.

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