Benjamin Franklin: How to Gain Wealth Course by Historic Mentor
For Benjamin Franklin, wealth was never an end in itself, but a consequence of character. In How to Gain Wealth & Self-Mastery, Franklin presents a practical philosophy of self-mastery grounded in habit, reason, and public spirit. Drawing entirely from his writings — from Poor Richard’s Almanack to his Autobiography — this course explores how personal discipline, industriousness, and moral reflection create both private prosperity and civic good.
Includes:
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
How to Gain Wealth Course Curriculum
Module I: The Foundations of Industry and Virtue
Chapter 1: The Art of Self-Improvement
Chapter 2: The Thirteen Virtues
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module II: The Economics of Character
Chapter 3: Industry and Frugality
Chapter 4: Wealth and Public Good
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module III: The Philosophy of Conduct
Chapter 5: The Science of Virtue
Chapter 6: Conversation, Civility, and Persuasion
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module IV: The Moral Order of Prosperity
Chapter 7: Virtue, Faith, and Tolerance
Chapter 8: The Republic of Virtue
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module V: Legacy and Reflection
Chapter 9: The Way to Wealth
Chapter 10: Reflections on a Life of Experiment
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
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