Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was one of the greatest scientists, writers, diplomats, and statesmen of all time. How does one man accomplish so much in one life?

Well, he was also the first self-help guru of all time. On this episode, we examine the life of Benjamin Franklin, and the tools he used to become the world's first self-made man.

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Sources:

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life

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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson

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