"My list of virtues contain'd at first but twelve; but a Quaker friend having kindly informed me that I was generally thought proud; that my pride show'd itself frequently in conversation; that I was not content with being in the right when discussing any point, but was overbearing, and rather insolent, of which he convinc'd me by mentioning several instances; I determined endeavoring to cure myself, if I could, of this vice or folly among the rest, and I added Humility to my list. ~~ Ben Franklin







Franklin's Thirteen Virtues


When Benjamin Franklin was 20, he wrote a 13-point plan for how he would live his life. It was so successful that he stuck to it for many years. He would focus on one point each week, such that he would cycle through the whole set once every 13 weeks and four times per year. He kept track of progress with a chart in which he would put a red dot for each fault against each virtue committed that day.
These are a set of values he defined in 1741, in his own words (plus his added commentary).






Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.



Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.


Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.


Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.


Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.


Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.


Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.


Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.


Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.


Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.


Tranquility. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.


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.


Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.


Franklin believed, If you live your life by these,
you will probably be considered to be a good person by many others.

Take note of them: if you strive to have these values, you are more likely to be trusted.
You are also likely to trust others who demonstrate these values.






There is an IPHONE APP  that  has a chart to mark your progress much like Franklin's chart.


I guess they make an app for almost anything now.