13 Pieces of Advice for Young People from Franklin

Author: Ji Kangbao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
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Advice 1: Honesty — The Foundation of Success
Honesty is the cornerstone of success. Lying leads people into trouble. Deception is not the right path. Be sincere in your dealings, keep promises, and act according to your conscience. Expose lies and admit mistakes bravely.
Advice 2: Fairness — The Guiding Principle for Building Relationships
Fairness wins hearts. Do not seek personal gain. Responsibility reflects fairness. With power, justice is even more essential. Do not trade on principles. Act in favor of others and contribute to public causes. Treat people fairly.
Advice 3: Prudence in Speech — The Skill of Communication
Speak after careful thought. Say only seven parts of what you know. Understand others' feelings. Listen attentively. Pay attention to your speaking manner. Be mindful of your words. Make amends if you speak carelessly.
Advice 4: Self-Control — The Ability to Manage Oneself
Master your emotions and make self-control a habit. Learn self-control in daily life. Abide by rules consciously. Focus on doing one thing well. Strive to develop self-control.
Advice 5: Tolerance — The Style of Achieving Greatness
Do not let anger burn for enemies. Be tolerant and win friends. Expand your heart through constant self-reflection. Do not just focus on others' flaws. Tolerance is your virtue. Tolerance can also overcome with gentleness.
Advice 6: Humility — The Means to Grow Wiser
Make a humble attitude a habit. Acknowledge your ignorance and absorb others' strengths. Be humble in seeking advice and accept criticism. Pride leads to stagnation. Know yourself objectively and fairly.
Advice 7: Diligence — The Method to Success
Rise in poverty through diligence, which is the foundation of success. Talent comes from hard work. Diligence can compensate for flaws. Be down-to-earth in your actions. Opportunities always favor the prepared.
Advice 8: Time Management — The Source of Life
Time is the component of life. Time is money, and we must race against time. Start now and identify the key points in your work. Plan everything and avoid last-minute panic. Don’t forget to relax yourself.
Advice 9: Determination — The Driving Force to Success
Persist in what you decide. Action is needed when the heart is moved. Persevere until you strike gold. Patience can overcome everything. Believe in the power of "a drop of water penetrates a stone." Determination is a successful attitude.
Advice 10: Frugality — The Habit for a Lifetime of Benefits
Frugality is a virtue. Save and spend according to your means. Do not let debt ruin you. Use when needed and save when appropriate. Develop the habit of saving and create value from capital.
Advice 11: Neatness — The Beginning of a Good Impression
Impression is important. Maintain cleanliness to create a good impression. Build a charming appearance and become a popular person. Your appearance reflects your inner charm. Design your appearance without ignoring details.
Advice 12: Calmness — The Remedy for a Troubled Mind
Prevent overreaction. Do not let negative emotions disturb you. Learn to achieve inner peace. Find a quiet place for yourself.
Advice 13: Management — The Key to Successful Entrepreneurship
Rewards are more effective than punishments. Success comes through collaboration. Turn the impossible into the possible. Self-management by a leader makes others feel important.