Stuff That Matters

There is no carbon copy of another individual. Everyone has their own set of characteristics and problems or things we all need to work on. There might be a teacher having trouble connecting with a student. There might be a mother who feels overwhelmed with the demands of children, groceries, soccer practices, family dinner, etc. There might be a married couple who is struggling with effective communication or trying to cope with an alarming behavior of a child. We all have different areas in our lives we see potential for change or growth in self improvement. It might be learning to work more efficiently. It might be learning more self discipline. It might be working on time management. Whether its learning humility, charity, public speaking, learning to trust again we all can change and can become better. I came across from the Autobiography Of Ben Franklin an awesome list of 13 areas he wanted to work on. His list includes...

1. TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
2. SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
3. ORDER. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
4. RESOLUTION. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
5. FRUGALITY. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
6. INDUSTRY. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
7. SINCERITY. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speakaccordingly.
8. JUSTICE. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
9. MODERATION. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
10. CLEANLINESS. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
11. TRANQUILLITY. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
12. CHASTITY. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
13. HUMILITY. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

...what an absolutely amazing list and example of an incredible individual! I know this could be a personal subject but am curious at what you might be working on. If you would rather not share since it is personal I totally understand. As for me I'm currently working on patience, circle of influence (focusing on things I can control) and becoming better at communication. Although my list that I could work on is immense. I think its a great topic. Would love to hear any feedback, comments, experiences, etc.