Better with Ben: Franklin's Tips for Living Better

In this series, "Better with Ben: Franklin's Tips for Living Better," I will be drawing on the life and work of one of my favorite authors, Benjamin Franklin, to help you make the most of the new year.

Believe with Ben

What’s the very first thing you must have before you change yourself for the better?

A How for the What

New Year's resolutions typically focus on a what, but you're likely to fail without a how — a method.

A New You, If You Can Keep It

Let’s look at a couple of the specific components of Benjamin Franklin’s method for self-improvement.

Play it Out (as Franklin Did)

Let’s look at Franklin’s instructive response to a petty annoyance.