Instant Alert: A look at the daily routine of Benjamin Franklin, who didn't always follow his own 'early to bed, early to rise' advice

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   A look at the daily routine of Benjamin Franklin, who didn't always follow his own 'early to bed, early to rise' advice by Áine Cain on Jun 28, 2018, 12:52 PM Advertisement Benjamin Franklin left behind detailed writings about his typical daily routine. His schedule varied over the years — as did his commitment to some of his own popular aphorisms. According to his fellow Founding Father John Adams, Franklin didn't always follow his own advice in his later years. Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man. After getting his start in the printing business, he went on to establish himself as a leading writer and political thinker in the English colonies in North America; invent the lightning rod, bifocals, and swim fins; make a number of crucial scientific discoveries; and help draft the Declaration of Independence and secure his country's' freedom from England. The Founding Father got a lot done, so it's no surprise that he earned the unofficial moniker of "First American." And it's definitely not a shock that he was pretty intentional about his time, according to his autobiography.  Here's a breakdown of what Franklin's days looked like: SEE ALSO: I followed Benjamin Franklin's daily schedule for a week, and the most rewarding part was also the most difficult DON'T MISS: The turkey was never going to be the US national bird — here's the truth behind Thanksgiving lore DON'T MISS: Visiting a modern-day salon where people discuss Ben Franklin's ideas showed me how valuable his insights can be 290 years later You probably know the old cliche, which is popularly attributed to Franklin: "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." According to his autobiography, the Founding Father did wake up early, rising at 5 a.m. Source: Business Insider, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" He would then wash up and practice positivity and gratitude by addressing "Powerful Goodness." This "Powerful Goodness" was Franklin's concept of God. The Founding Father was a Deist, meaning he believed in a higher being. Source: Business Insider, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin," The Washington Post Before 8 a.m., Franklin would also get down to business and do some reading. Source: "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011