Order dealt with making sure all possessions have a place and each item of business had its time and place. Industry referred to always doing something useful or productive and to prioritize your duties. These were the most difficult for Franklin, especially order. Being able to schedule his day and stick to his original plan was difficult do to the unexpected circumstances of life. Industry was also difficult for Franklin because in his views he didn't accomplish enough. These two virtues have effected society in several ways as well. We follow Franklin's footsteps in trying to plan ahead and manage our time better. Two other values included in his self-improvement plan was; sincerity and silence. He defined sincerity as being honest, and thinking innocently and justly. Silence meant only speak when it not only benefits you, but others as well, and to avoid gossip or degrading conversation. Franklin found that these two were easier, simply because it allowed him to listen. It also helped him to be more serious and focused. In modern society, honesty is still highly valued, while avoiding gossip is not quite so highly
Order dealt with making sure all possessions have a place and each item of business had its time and place. Industry referred to always doing something useful or productive and to prioritize your duties. These were the most difficult for Franklin, especially order. Being able to schedule his day and stick to his original plan was difficult do to the unexpected circumstances of life. Industry was also difficult for Franklin because in his views he didn't accomplish enough. These two virtues have effected society in several ways as well. We follow Franklin's footsteps in trying to plan ahead and manage our time better. Two other values included in his self-improvement plan was; sincerity and silence. He defined sincerity as being honest, and thinking innocently and justly. Silence meant only speak when it not only benefits you, but others as well, and to avoid gossip or degrading conversation. Franklin found that these two were easier, simply because it allowed him to listen. It also helped him to be more serious and focused. In modern society, honesty is still highly valued, while avoiding gossip is not quite so highly