I Tried Ben Franklin's Daily Schedule For a Week: Here's What Happened - ep. 1

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Benjamin Franklin is a fascinating man, and when I saw his morning routine and daily schedule, I knew I had to try it out for myself.
This was a little personal experiment of mine to go a little deeper into the life and mind of one of America's most influential people. I wanted to know more about how he was able to accomplish so much in his life.
So I tried his daily schedule out for a week!
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[@nathanieldrew]

Should I try more daily schedules in the future?

[@tataki_aramuki]

Yes, please! You are doing great job! Maybe you could do daily routine of someone from this day and age...

[@Star-xy2zp]

yeahh👍🏼

[@janameier1401]

Yes

[@marcspade_pipes]

You should definitely try Ben's 13 Virtues.

[@alfred5793]

Yes!!! Your content is just right for me. keep it up!

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

It was easier for Ben to fall asleep earlier with less lights and electronics everywhere.

[@theworstdudes]

ChickenSoupMusic thanks a lot Thomas Edison 😏

[@sk_haisesasaki7608]

@@theworstdudes ahem... Nikola Tesla

[@overlord165]

@@theworstdudes Say that close to a Croatian and you might be slapped in the face hehe

[@miloskocic1759]

@@overlord165 he is a serb

[@alextfife]

Didn’t know it was that hard to shut them off 🤔

[@Monosekist]

Move this forward 1 hour. Basically a school day.

[@lunarthoughts]

When you move this forward 1 hour it is a very common work day schedule too. Most people live like this anyway. I didnt understand what is special about it.

[@lisamuel41]

@@lunarthoughts exactly. People love to copy successful person's habits and lost themself

[@jtyree0226]

Ek Hesap yes some people wake up at 6 and go to bed at 10-11 but Bens work day was longer and you completely missed the fact that most people don’t do all the other stuff like setting out and laying there plans for the day in order or actually reflecting on what good you did.Also while doing something Benjamin Franklin was completely devoted to that not half assing or not finishing something.

[@austinchandler3079]

@@lisamuel41 I don't think you really understand. What he means is not that people are copying him, but that the schedule is "normal" and in no way special even if a famous person used this schedule. It's just simply a common way to do things.

[@aidand.7911]

@@jtyree0226 he also started working an hour, or 2, before most people were awake... complete silence and calm, no distraction, no thought about possible distraction, you feel alone in the world, and it's what you want, perfect work conditions

[@PeterSedesse]

I don't think his schedule is as important as the fact that he purposefully, at the start of the day, decided what he wanted to accomplish that day, and then at the end of the day made it a point to review how he actually did. He made daily goals and reviewed those goals every day. I am also pretty sure he allocated very little time to commenting on youtube.

[@masoudsarvin6117]

Peter Sedesse , well put. 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@B33F22]

I highly doubt when Ben Franklin was alive that youtube had comments, otherwise we'd still see them on old videos.

[@natashaletourneau5368]

Lol

[@mamaahu]

I was so inspired when I was a little girl of about 11. I tried to copy Benjamin Franklin’s schedule. I felt like such a failure because it was so hard. But I really think I understood the benefits to the structure and the reflection/study/action/balance. I wish I had asked someone to help me make it work. My instincts were so solid!

[@beatricedubois7377]

I remember watching a Warren Buffet interview where he said something to the effect of... make a list of all the stuff you want to accomplish in life, then discipline yourself to not pursue anything but your top 3 (?). Over the past few years nearing the end of my 30’s, I kept realizing how true that was and felt that was the key to productivity. Not doing more, but being focused on what you want to dedicate your life to, then embracing your limitations.

[@natashaletourneau5368]

Love this comment

[@TOMMY-xc6ou]

Well said. Actually powerful words to live by.

[@Traderjoe]

I read his book too. He walked from Boston to Philadelphia. In buckle shoes. Through the woods. In the early 1700’s. No roads, really. Just trails that the Native Americans had made. It must have taken a few days, so he had to have camped at night. How scary must that have been? But he had no problem doing it, and neither did other people back then. It’s pretty interesting to think that people back then lived pretty much the way the Romans did 2000 years ago. For all those thousands of years, human comforts barely improved. We exist in a world today that’s really only been like this for less than 60 years. I work with guy who is 73 years old and he grew up in a cold water flat. That’s an apartment without any heat or hot water. You’d have to use a fireplace for warmth in the winter and if you wanted a hot bath, you boiled water and dumped it into a big metal bucket that you sat in. After you were done you’d have to get rid of that water, bit by bit. He said he remembers horses on the street along with cars. The things he has seen about how the world has changed in just his lifetime are staggering. We are truly, truly blessed and the shit we complain about is absolute bullshit. The balls of us to complain, while living here, is incredibly offensive and a muddy kick in the face to those who came before us and fought to give us this freedom that many of us are just willing to throw away. Incredible.

[@Nuttymike]

I walked both the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. Over 5,000 miles on foot and I had some of the best times of my life. If people wish to go out and experience nature and do some long distance traveling on foot and camping we still can, I just don't think most Americans that grow up in city/metro areas know this stuff exists.

[@ElinWinblad]

traderjoes as fast as humans invent things I find it hard to believe we went that long in such conditions.

[@joenamath4368]

traderjoes you just hit the nail on the head. Thank you.

[@67NewEngland]

Oh my god....I could just die...my cell phones battery just died! Said Ben Franklin never.

[@italuxx2370]

Well man some people have clinical depression or are dealing with horrible chronic pain that cannot be treated, those things are quite hard to live with, and don't have a means for treatment. But it is certainly their choice to make the most of their situation if they really wanted to. I see where you're coming from.

[@PhantomSavage]

Keep in mind Ben Franklin's "work" involved being a diplomat and a publisher, and was also known to be a notorious socialite as evidenced by his "work" in France where he spent pretty much every day schmoozing it up with French high society, so I imagine many of his social needs were satisfied in the actual course of his work. Also, Ben Franklin's idea of "fitness" was eating an apple.

[@travisspears2243]

Read his biography by Walter isaacson. You’ll find out why your comment misses the mark.

[@correctionguy7632]

@@travisspears2243 why not actually say how his comment is wrong you minority

[@donnalangley117]

Wow if you were only a 1/4 of his intellectual abilities you might have merit in your limited thoughts.

[@stephenartigues6027]

Or you could just tell him instead of being a pretentious dick

[@howie3750]

@@donnalangley117 every one is saying “your wrong” so formally

[@pindajung]

"I guess working out wasn't really a priority for him" Insert picture of his belly LOL :P

[@ShadowPoet]

He developed gout... should give you a good idea of his thoughts on "working out" 😂

[@DJCoffman]

He also lived to 84, when many "physically fit" people drop dead in their 50s through 70s :)

[@lrbolotin1227]

Back then pretty much everything you did required some kind of physical activity. So even if he didn’t formally workout (which really was not a thing back then), he got some physical activity during the day; probably more than a person would get by going for a 30 minute walk.

[@tammyt3434]

@@lrbolotin1227 He also came from very long-lived stock.

[@evanbarnes9984]

I bet Franklin didn't have to do things like cook for himself or do chores. He was a wealthy person in a time when servants were common. That kind of thing honestly eats up a lot of time each day if you have to do it for yourself. He probably had his basic needs met for him by other people, which means that when you're done working for the day, you can just chill out, hang out with people, etc

[@nathanieldrew]

That's a great point that I had not considered at all.

[@juliaandrews5613]

Absolutely agree!

[@joenamath4368]

Evan Barnes good point. However I'm sure Big Ben still managed his time a lot better than me and most people.

[@bigfan1041]

You say that as if he didn't earn that through his incredible work. As if he just happened to be wealthy.

[@christiancardenas6811]

True, but things are also a lot easier today then they were back in colonial times. Food and fresh Produce are easily accessible almost everywhere now, meat is packaged and frozen, ovens come on instantly (no need to gather kindling) water and plumbing are standard inside the home. Clothes are washed with machines instead of by hand. So really, We are living in a much more convenient time then he did, and have just as much time if not more, and we have far more comforts such as electricity, warm water, air conditioning, digital entertainment and so forth.

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

Very important advice: The point of a plan isn't to follow it. It's to have a plan. A plan roots you. It's your default that you adjust back to. You can deviate from it without feeling bad about that. You just need to contemplate how much you deviate from it and if your deviation over the last week or month is destroying your rythm or if it's just occational justifiable deviations.

[@timjordanLA]

Brilliant

[@TheModernHermeticist]

During that time, everyone went to bed early (nothing to do in the dark) and rose with the sun, so most people on a similar schedule.

[@wisdomisawesome5934]

b phillip just say sex

[@themilkman8647]

@@wisdomisawesome5934 XD I love how you're just like, "they make a word for what you just said"

[@beckifahle9346]

This is a common, and incorrect, belief concerning people of privilege *and* working people. Even farmers got up before the sun, and very frequently worked until after the sun went down, especially in the spring, summer, and fall. 1. People of privilege rarely woke before 9am, and sometimes *much* later. This is because during the social season, they were at parties every single night of the week. These parties started late (9 or 10-ish) and lasted until four in the morning. During this time, they danced (vigorously), socialized, played cards and other gambling, discussed politics and business, considered marriage options, ate a late supper, and drank. They got home between three and five am, depending in part on how long it took to pull their carriage around, were helped to undress (impossible for a man to take off his own coat without avalet in 1820s), and went to bed about 5am. Even people keeping "country hours" during the summer didn't get home before 11 or 12 midnight most nights (a carriage on dirt, unlit country roads doesn't go that fast, and country houses were often miles apart). 1a. They got up about 9-ish or later, had a very light breakfast in their room, and dressed for the morning. The super diligent were up a little earlier to ride (necessitating another change of clothes). Both men and women had secretaries, with whom they spent time in the morning. Social calendars and regular letter writing were of *enormous* importance. Women had households to run, some with more than one hundred servants. Many, but not all, women managed the household budgets as well, which ran to five figures. Men also ran the farms and dairies, etc. 1b. Almost all women and many men had daily appointments--dressmakers and tailors; milliners, haberdashers, glovers, and bootmakers; tea time, luncheons, political business, horse racing/buying, banking and investing, afternoon courting and social events; tenant meetings and charitable visits; and in the Americas, business/work. They also had to plan their own social events, manage the gossip mill, read the papers and social rags (because who you socialized with could affect your entire life negatively or positively), hire, vet, and fire people, etc. Keep in mind that dressing was an hours-long affair, even for men, until at least the late 19teens for women, and until the common use of trousers and loose jackets for men--earlier in the Americas than Europe. Women of privilege changed three to five times a day, and men at least three times a day. 1c. They would come home about five or so and dress--an hour-long affair--and have dinner about seven. Dinner could easily last two hours if there were guests. Then dress for the night out. Occasionally, this would include theater or opera or ballet (which started at eight-thirty) and it was not at all unusual for people to make an appearance at three or four different social events in an evening after leaving the theater at intermission. 1d. These people had a different routine during the planting season. Most men were on their land from spring to harvest. They took care of business in the mornings with their secretary and land steward, spent the afternoon at stables, dog pens, barns, or in fields, and socialized in the evening. The women managed the social schedule and house in the morning (planning menus for a hundred household members every day with no refrigeration is no walk in the park), did social activities and charitable visits, planned for their children's marriages (very important socially), planned social activities and managed fashion of their wardrobes, did mending and needlework, practiced piano, drawing, and other studies, maintained their language skills, (almost everyone of status spoke at least two languages until the mid-1950s, and in most European countries, this is still true). Many--perhaps most--women also rode horses (sidesaddle) or drove. All men in good health did. *Everyone* walked miles everyday, and engaged in other physical activity (riding, dancing, driving cattle, boxing, after 1880-ish bicycling). 2. People not of privilege worked 12-15 hours every day, with a half day on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings (when they were *expected* in church), and no days off for illness or personal. They dressed much as their employers did, but less expensively and with little or no domestic help. They walked to and from work, sometimes an hour each way in the dark, unless they were domestic servants, in which case they frequently lived in (domestic work was considered highly desirable, with plenty of food, a place to sleep, protection from outsiders, and relatively "light" work compared to factories or farm work, but you were on call 24/7). So by the time working people got home, they had already put in 14-18 hours. If they were injured or got sick (which was common), out of luck. So working people got up before the sun and went to bed late as well. This was the way of the world until Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing, unions revolutionized work schedules, and women rebelled against being forced into servitude to their spouses or fathers--much of which happened between WWI and WWII.

[@pablooso1941]

That is very true.

[@wds-net]

"Energy and persistence conquer all things." -Ben Franklin

[@marktaro]

One of my most different couple of months was living without internet or a cell phone (only could use public wifi). While I did go crazy for the first week, it became much easier to go to sleep early, and things like studying and going out to socialize came out of boredom rather than force. Along with the psychological changes than happen, I would recommend to anyone at least once in your life.

[@kristin4706]

We learned about Franklin's schedule back in high school and our teacher asked us to try it. I was probably one of the only students to actually try to do a variation of it, but I can say that it really did change how I perceived what was going on in my life. This video makes me want to try it again.

[@visitravenpointscom-thespa5651]

Awesome video Nate, I'm gonna try it tomorrow. Here are the videos timestamps: 1:04 Overview of Ben Franklin's daily routine 2:07 Day 1 - 5:45am wake up, meditated, studied Italian, fitness for later in the day, felt SUPER productive. So used to being rushed throughout the day. Lost steam around 4:42pm. 9:15pm really happy about the day. 4:49 Day 2 - 5am wake up - finding it hard to wake up at 5am... it is what is! Deep work in the 4 hour blocks. Journaling early in the day has a positive impact on his days. 6:21 Day 4 - Didn't see a day 3! - Problems, sleep he needs 8 hours and wants to get workouts in. Spending a bunch of time by himself, only 3 hours with other people. 9:44 Day 7 - Learnings - it's been a huge challenge - hard time keeping up with Ben's tempo - lots of respect and saw first hard what it takes to become a high achiever - there are sacrifices you have to make - this was a window into a different time period Subscribe to Nate, follow him on social media, patreon and his store - support him! Ravenpoints loves awesome creators like Nate. We provide timestamps and summaries of videos.

[@MarshmilloJB]

I've been binge-watching your content, and it's amazing! As someone who is also 21, and lives with my grandmother, I'd like to point out that people need less sleep as they age. It's natural for someone like us, who has not reached 25 (I think that's the age our frontal lobes are fully mature), to sleep more. We're still "growing" in a sense, whereas Ben Franklin was very much in his maintenance stage in life. Cheers from Canada~

[@nathanieldrew]

Hey thanks for watching! By the way needing less sleep as you age is a major misconception - you need it as much as you always do later in life and not getting enough leads to increased risk of developing a ton of different health problems, like dementia for example. Check out Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, it's an eye-opening book.

[@randybell3803]

That is the way of a working man I can't believe you don't know that there are still people who live like that.

[@VashtiPerry]

Not me. I slept so little during my school years but I'm thirty now and sleep like a baby now. Almost all day.

[@Gaonaism]

I'd suggest Matthew Walker's book on Why We Sleep. He dispels the myth of senile people needing less sleep. Truly eye-opening.

[@MarshmilloJB]

Thanks everyone! I actually own Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker; I'm reading it alongside Atomic Habits by James Clear. I'm gonna go ahead & disagree: my grandparents sleep for way less than me & my cousin. They just can't stay asleep as long. They don't drink caffeine or alcohol, it's just natural for them to sleep less. Maybe it's individual differences. They do nap more though, so maybe it adds up to the same sleep duration over the course of a day.

[@andrewsmith5222]

Totally off topic but who hates the iPhone alarm

[@christopherleroux6855]

It makes me want to kill someone

[@idk1848]

That's why you need android

[@gabrielalebron9484]

you can change it

[@PrabhablyAGoodYouTuber]

Use other apps for alarms such as "Tide". It gives you soothing background noise sounds that you can customise to be such as rain, storm, forest sounds, beach sounds, etc. and the alarm sound is really good too.

[@paris5548]

I hate it but it’s so effective because I despise the noise

[@kvnmcinturff1]

When Franklin was in Paris negotiating a deal with King Louis for some help with our little revolution, he seemed to keep an entirely different schedule. Mostly, he partied all night and slept all day. When asked by the other Americans who were with him why he did this, he replied that "the ladies of the court have more influence over the King than the men". It seems that he was right.

[@tefophatlane]

Nathaniel I truly enjoy all of your videos. I never feel like I'm wasting time when watching them because I always seem to learn something. Your mission to seek mental clarity is something I share. And so to support you today I subscribe. Never feel pressured to put out a video, just know I look forward to your next uploads.

[@AIRSWORLD]

Thank you for making videos! I get a ton of inspiration from you every day just to go about life with an open mind and to always try something new!

[@cronical246]

Early to bed? Early to rise?! (Screeches in Night Owl)

[@MofOptics]

REEEEE

[@evilpimp2475]

I'm wide awake at night and sleep in the day, unless i have something to do during the day then I'll force my myself to be up

[@pablooso1941]

A relatively early retirement to the darkened, quiet bedroom makes it easier to rise early after having sufficient sleep to rejuvenate the body and mind for the next day.

[@jordanforbes2557]

@@lowaimnobrain I used to be the same for almost 10 years. Now I have a 9-5 professional job. I have a daughter, I am so much more productive and I am so much happier about my sleep cycle and I used to consider myself a night person, I do love being up at night, but there is something really special about waking up early and just taking time to reflect and meditate, it's such a peaceful time of day and it really sets you up for the day.

[@SuperPieSandwichMan]

245 AM boys

[@musicaddict6015]

wish I had a friend like you Nate, you are very inspiring and you will keep growing , thank you for the amazing content :)

[@nancyjonesfrancis9144]

Hats off to you for trying Franklin’s schedule. I tried to follow it a couple of times - between high school and college and then again during college. It’s a tough schedule. I really struggled with the sleep schedule like you because I am not a morning person either. And, of course, the schedule during the day is intense. There are definitely ways to incorporate his schedule into one’s daily life without adhering to it so rigorously. I need to revisit it. Thanks for sharing your own experiment with it.

[@kellystewart4830]

I was excited to find this video because I'm planning on trying out the schedule next week and watching you do it was kind of like a test drive. I think I'm more nervous and more excited at the same time!

[@67NewEngland]

Franklins daily routine seems pretty common even today and the questions at the beginning and end of the day are Stoic traditions.

[@cedq4957]

I just love your content :) it's so interesting! Keep up the amazing work!

[@welimitlesss]

This was the simplest thing I was trying to figure out, because I was over planning everything. This was very humbling video to watch on you tube. you will go far sir. my hat is off to you. 👏🏾✊🏾

[@nicolecummings6074]

First off. Really interesting video! I think this was a great idea and your positivity and willingness to finish this was awesome! I think that because you were able to get a meaning from this schedule, you could adapt to your own lifestyle. I’m so glad that you want to change it so you can stay on the successful and productive path! I was definitely entertained and inspired by this video. Definitely going to try this!

[@trywell1657]

You should try Hunter S. Thompson's routine!

[@Yeastlord]

Trywell drugs,booze,drugs,booze

[@TamNguyen811]

Lmaooo that would be fun

[@MrRiffMusic]

Shit! Have fun!

[@wildzwaan]

That one is fake

[@chrisbruggers8076]

Haha I almost made the same exact suggestion! That man had a legendary daily routine... I imagine his level of productivity was entirely dictated by his latest tab of acid..

[@pattycandle3596]

Hello from France ! Very very interesting video ! It was funny to watch and Benjamin Franklin is an amazing person to study. But I think it's true, times are different. We don't live the same way. Thank you for this new challenge I loved it !

[@Yeiyn343]

I absolutely admire your strive for wisdom and adventure. You really think outside of the box and try new things.

[@shubhamsai3333]

This channel is simply brilliant. And whole new way to positivity.

[@Ahsan-RN]

remember us when u hit million subs

[@Blindjager]

i guess he plateaus at 500k there are too many channels like this to get much higher this late in the game

[@christopheralvarado4544]

@@Blindjager Yeah I saw this in my reccommended and immediately thought of Matt D'Avella

[@Wheelio]

@@fendley Lol... quick? This aged well.

[@isabelleisidro8832]

This comment aged well

[@dougmuntz1186]

Isabelle Isidro ikr

[@chrisbennett437]

Really nice video Nathaniel, thank you for running the experiment! You've got a new subscriber

[@rvfiasco]

Yea, some here. Loved the video and throughly enjoying the comments section. I think I'm gonna stay...heheh.

[@OlivePopeyeRed]

Your voice, its tempo, its tone, appropriate pauses and the way of speaking from your heart makes it real. So I stayed watching till end of the video. Keep going. Best regards

[@pranishshrestha4781]

I really like your way of making videos, the minimalist approach.

[@jaypie0864]

I too tried this schedule... it was called my 30s.

[@freeyourselfmorowa9243]

Nathaniel: "But I haven't had an opportunity to work out yet... Benjamin Franklin hasn't included it in his schedule... *Inserts a zoomed in picture of bens fat belly 👀 Nathaniel: "Guess it wasn't that much of a priority to him" 😂

[@saheellodhia270]

Guess Mrs Franklin didn't mind some cushion....

[@SuperMegabits]

Im happy to know you've watched the video aswell

[@MrFoxUltima]

I hate comments that just repeat a chunk of the video. Be original.

[@amritjanardhanan]

Their diet back then was shiiiiiiiiiiit

[@utsabaryal9403]

😂😂

[@GoodniteGoosebumps]

Dude, I’ve been binging this channel. Fantastic, man!

[@jahnewers4527]

High quality content. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼

[@SamFerndz]

This man is a living self help Medium article

[@Pidabred1]

I would love to reenact his schedule...when he was in France

[@fernogalindo6195]

Nice

[@juliemariah5222]

Your videos are well made, great job! Love the content.

[@tabiMonk]

Thank you for sharing. I was looking for the similar stuff lately. I am glad to find this video.

[@lovni8968]

Really well done filming/format/editing, it really draws you in, good work !

[@lovni8968]

oh and what's your workout program ?

[@nathanieldrew]

Thank you ! I might make a video on it but I split between running and calisthenics. What matters to me is stamina and strength so I find that's a really good mix for me

[@nadhiramuhammad6608]

I agree..the quality and if course content is what immediately draws me in when the next video posts

[@Monk36]

“let’s get this bread gamers.”- Benjamin Franklin

[@missyme1995]

I love and appreciate your videos so much. Keep it up!!

[@wendymagnussen97]

I really enjoyed this! I hope you do more. They are really inspiring!

[@jordangregory4634]

Far out mate, your videos are great! Love the vibe, and casual reflectiveness of your message - keep it up! :) PS: ould love to see you try Winston Churchill's daily routine, noting it does involve a fair bit of drinking and smoking cigars.

[@nathanieldrew]

Thanks man! Haha that sounds like a fun one to try, even though it might be a little bit outside of what I usually do 😉

[@Drpermer]

You should read about his time in France. Jefferson, as a fellow diplomat at the time, noted with some exasperation, that Ben didn’t get out of bed until late on the morning and was always up drinking until Very late, like 3 am, nearly every night.

[@dogestranding5047]

He admitted that he didn't always live up to his standards.

[@nikeshpoudel4001]

Excellent vid drew... I will too follow these steps and will see where it takes me.

[@sobersherpa]

Well done mate. About 10 years ago I printed Benjamin Franklin's daily schedule -I was pleasantly surprised to actually have a file and locate it within 30 seconds.

[@diegofrias9240]

You really have a cool storytelling vid.

[@nathanieldrew]

I'm trying! Glad you enjoyed it

[@bidhancb]

Definitely trying this for myself.

[@perrybarton]

Your videos are excellent, man. Keep up the good work! 😎

[@skdow]

Hi Nathaniel. Just wanted to say a big thank you for your videos on morning routines and general management of time. You have inspired me to kickstart my morning routine of structured meditation, exercise and reading. I had fallen into the story of telling myself I didn’t have time for these activities. If I recognise their importance, I can make time, right? Big gratitude for your inspiring content. Keep up the excellent work 🙏🏽

[@swingtodivine]

Morning prayers help me a lot, I love giving God the glory He deserves for allowing me to wake up again! :-)

[@snowgirls2]

Amen 🙏

[@PatrickKniesler]

Three Hail Marys with a "By your pure and immaculate conception, make my body pure and my soul holy" doing me a solid.

[@MihaiViteazul100]

All Glory and Honour belongs to God.

[@westonmalone3205]

That day structure sounds a lot like the military

[@eg765]

When I explore and watch video like that I get really excited because it encourages me sooo much. It makes me believe that I can do something good. Also I have been learning English. You speak clearly and I can understand you , I am happy because of that^^ (I hope there is not many mistake I have done. Greetings from Turkey🙋‍♀️)

[@puffer_fish58]

i like your content because you are honest about your experiences. most self-development youtubers just say stuff from their mouths to the out, but don’t actually do them. there’s guys who will every week post a video with 10+ tips o being more productive, 5+ productivity apps etc, but we all know it’s just impossible to use all of that constantly. thanks for being honest.

[@Alison0305]

I think his work would often include meetings with other people etc so that would cover socialization

[@alexandergraf1454]

I tried this for 1 day. now I'm dead like Ben.

[@angelinaip5279]

I'm gonna try it out and see! thanks Nathaniel!

[@nobody-zf8dq]

Awesome video man I'm definitely going to try this but I'll probably cut in work out over one of the other scheduled activities but I must definitely try it.

[@roonster1324]

Why don’t you give Hunter S Thomson’s daily routine a shot?

[@charlescrawford1788]

Roonster Hunter S Thompson lived closer to Franklin’s real life than Franklin’s writings portrayed. Lol

[@roxzannezook3269]

There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge.

[@Stonecrow25]

I can get behind that

[@cedricfootball5222]

The ending ends with him actually morphing into Ben Franklin.

[@CodeTechandTutorials]

I gotta try something like this, my schedule is whack! Very nice video and somewhat of an eye opener.

[@Omegaroth666]

You use principles of film to great effect, also I really liked your pacing in this video. Well done, sir.

[@Jojo-rb5vj]

Exercise for this kind of schedule should be in the morning, when you have 3 hours to get ready for the day and work on personal interests. The 2 hour break in the middle of the day is a change of pace to get out of the daily routine, and maybe monitor investments, or at least that's how I understood "overlook my accounts". The end of the day should be mostly social according to this schedule, cramming any more in to the day would leave anyone exhausted.

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

*Ponders living Ben Franklin's schedule* *Sees first second of video where you need to wake up at 5 am* *Completely reconsiders*

[@williamlourdelle8701]

As usually, your vid was amazing. I realized that my daily routine is Ben Franklin’s one since near to 2 years. And I’m agree with you, social contacts are hard to include in it. But, this routine needs flexibility, as every life’s routines. Thanks for your job, you are always 👍

[@abiscaravaggio2466]

This video of yours changed my life for better, God bless you.

[@petervogel6094]

Ben Franklin DID work out...and did it in the buff

[@hepolaroth]

Enjoyed this very much. Historically I’d say Franklin was at the top of the social order (which was completely a patriarchy) when America was that young (most of the signers of the Declaration of Independence died penniless) he had a support system that cleaned & maintained his housing, his clothing & food, etc. from a female and or slave perspective it would have been a complete opposite. Every minute spent keeping his show going. All that said, this was a great experience for you & as you age, engage in relationships, possible add in home ownership, parenting...it will demand more time....all that stuff we aspire & acquire takes it’s toll on your life energy. There’s a great book I wish I had read at your age : Your money or your life. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.

[@irish1209]

Elizabeth Hepola Roth

[@bigfan1041]

@Domagoj Mamić leave it to a modern woman to bitch and whine about a man 10 times greater than her in every way.

[@privatelessons705]

Amazing video man, just subscribed

[@ericrangel1582]

I read his autobiography and he talked about how hard it was for him to stick to his routine. I love the video. Great Job 😎

[@JustinDon]

Ben Franklins schedule in the 21st century after smoking a j... life’s chill af

[@pablooso1941]

Natural highs are far better than artificial ones from drugs. Those kind of highs come from an inability to find out what causes those natural highs. I'm not going to make it easy on you by telling you what they are. Find them and you will toss the drugs in a heartbeat.

[@nathanwalker6360]

He was also in the Hellfire Club very interesting!!

[@Adam.Rushing]

Hey Nate, from one who went from a night owl to an early bird a few years ago, if I may......... 1. You are absolutely correct on the sleep thing. I am a 6 hour sleep guy, which means 6.5-7 hours in the bed. If I get any more than that, my body never gets going, it just wants to sleep all day. However, my lovely bride is a minimum of 8. If she gets any less than that for more than one or two nights, she isn't worth the salt in her bread. So, if you wish to keep trying his schedule (or anyone else's) modify how you must to get that 8 if that's your number. That is the #1 key, because if you're not rested, you're worthless. Some ideas on ol' Bennie's schedule: 2. Spend 2 hours at the beginning of the day, instead of three...so get going w/ your day by 7 instead of 8. 3. Take a one hour lunch instead of his two, or a 1.5 hour lunch if you want to squeeze in a half hour work out then. He didn't have time to "workout" because #1 he's freaking Benjamin Franklin...he's kinda a big deal :) and secondly, everything back then was manual labor when compared to today. He's probably be dumbfounded if someone ever told him that people would have to go to a gym (unless they're lucky enough to have the space you do!) to burn off the day's calorie intake. You could also take a half hour from his 2 hour lunch and a half hour from the beginning of the day...if taking a whole hour off either part of the schedule is too much for that portion. 4. By the time it says to stop working (6pm), you should be absolutely done. Then 6-10 is your unwind time. You could squeeze your workout in here too, but probably best at the beginning so your body has time to unwind before bed. In the service, we always did PT at the beginning of the day, it was the very first thing we did. It truly did prove to focus the mind for the rest of the day...ever since then, when I work out, it's the first thing I do that day. 5. When "bedtime" comes, 9pm in your case for the 8 hours, you should already be in bed. Try being in bed 10 minutes early, so set a goal of being in bed by 8:50pm instead of 9. Then if something truly important enough to keep you awake comes up, you have a few minutes to handle it before bed. 6. I'm sure you know all about blue light and it's stimulating effects...but on the outside chance you don't - turn off all electronics about an hour before bed and it calms the mind. 7. Back in biblical times, they took one day off every week - the Sabbath - religiously (pun intended :-). Since those times, studies have been done and they've proven that one day of rest every week is very beneficial. It allows the batteries to recharge if you will. It even worked when they did this study on beasts of burden - oxen/draft horses, etc...they were more productive for the other 6 days than if you worked them 7...and much less prone to injury, which obviously is a big deal especially back then. That specific day is the day for rest and relaxation, some recreation, and to make sure you have time with your family and friends away from the stresses of work. The internet never shuts down, so this is something you'll have to force yourself to do. Since you work online (it appears) I would highly recommend staying away from the computer/internet as a whole that day or you're likely to do what I did...which was to find myself on my day of rest working yet again, checking emails (often involving work), etc. Our lives these days are often online, so that one day a week it really helps to just unplug from it all. I still keep my phone on me for emergencies, but I don't miss it. It was very hard at first, believe me! But I got to the point now where I am happy when I don't have to check it. I work 12 hour shifts, so my schedule is a bit different than his, but to this day I do basically the same...get up with plenty of time before my day starts, work, lunch, work, wind down, dinner/shower/bed. I just don't have the luxury of as many hours in between.

[@DavidHammondChannel]

Thank you, Adam. Helpful observations and thoughts for one considering how to best adapt Ben's scheduled to their own situation.

[@danilorosich]

Thank you so much, Adam. These we’re some pretty fantastic tips

[@Adam.Rushing]

@@danilorosich Glad they helped someone :)

[@Adam.Rushing]

@@DavidHammondChannel Best of luck and Happy hunting! :)

[@topman8565]

I'm a 6/no alarm type a guy I either wake up after 6 hours or when I naturally wake up

[@brel_]

This is great for curing depression. Thank you Nathaniel

[@mema1592]

Ouuuuu I love your content so glad KZbin recommended this

[@luxurreview]

I’ve gotten a bad habit of going to bed late due to ELECTRICITY!! I guess we can blame it on ole Benji. 😂

[@chrismcdermott7766]

Teddy Roosevelt said the key to his success was taking a short nap everyday. I have read all of Ben Franklin's writings and I find him really inspiring as well. But naps...Teddy said you have to take it seriously, take off your clothes and get into bed and set an alarm for 20 min or half an hour. eventually you train yourself to fall asleep immediately at that time. it works!

[@NB-ky5ol]

chris mcdermott I’ve found that 20-30 min naps are aaa-mazing! It’s the perfect time to feel refreshed and an hour is way too much. The point is not to fall asleep but to waver on the brink of consciousness. Once you fall asleep you’ll need to go through all the sleep cycles to feel fully rested. But if you lay down and rest for 30 min the energy will come within about 15 min of getting up.

[@dylanf3108]

Personally I hate naps I always end up waking up tired rather then more awake from them.

[@finalcountdown3210]

@@dylanf3108 That means you weren't tired enough in the first place

[@arryawillems3283]

These videos are really motivating

[@hummingbirdcity]

Addressing Powerful Goodness means prayer/meditation without being sanctimonious. I like it.

[@TheRoKitMan08]

Follow this schedules structure, but rather then Benjamin’s tasks, do your own tasks that benefit your own life

[@me.maya.]

It was just a challenge

[@blessedevelyn339]

It's also infinitely easier for Franklin, cause there really is nothing to do lol, no distraction. Seeing a math problem is the most flashiest stuff you will see all day lol

[@shitlordflytrap1078]

Also the fact that he had servants. He didn't have to cook and clean.

[@pablooso1941]

Ben's mind was not only focused on math but philosophy, science, current events, his businesses, his wife and son, meeting his friends at a local tavern and eventually in government as being useful to the war effort through statesmanship in France. His mind was always active so to portray Ben idle during that time period is simply not an accurate statement. He was much more active in his life than many of his contemporaries. His being overweight is due to poor diet, living the city life without much physical exertion, his love of beer and wine, didn't even have to be good wine.

[@Ninjaananas]

@@pablooso1941 You do not know that. Stop making stuff up.

[@gabrielt2015]

Ninjanaanas All of what he said is backed up by the documentation Ben Franklin and those familiar with him left behind.

[@Ninjaananas]

@@gabrielt2015 I don't think they could read his mind.

[@justjanine]

love this vid and so many others from ur channel

[@Birchyyyy]

I really enjoy seeing this type of content you put out and it reminded me of my dad who for the last 30 years works as a ground worker, he gets up at half 4am to travel 3 hours to work to get home at 10pm and stay up till 2am and repeat every day except Sunday, it's sad... hes a broken man who does all he can every day but hes not got much left in him and it's a sad reality for alot of people struggling out there. But it shows to me that sleep is not VITAL and getting up every morning is a choice. Its will power it's an inner strength.

[@ukidding]

what good have I done today? well i had oatmeal for breakie.

[@DanielCruzhomes]

ukidding you did bad, broke your fast too early - and I’m not kidding

[@pablooso1941]

I like your comment, off point but still funny

[@DragonsAndDragons777]

😂🤣🤦‍♂️🤣😂🤦‍♂️🤣😂🤦‍♂️🤣😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣😂

[@uscboy31]

I've been doing this for my entire life, it lit

[@FuRyGamerOfficial]

Great content, keep it up!

[@chhhmaris]

As i am also a tiny bit obsessed with trying to find the perfect productive/balanced schedule, I reaaaally enjoyed this video :) i will do more research about other successful people's daily schedule :)

[@luminous3393]

Nathaniel “That’s a Fantastic Quote” Drew

[@VeiledGlory]

Work, if it was the running of a printing business, was not the same as sitting at a desk in front of a computer. He would walk to other business, acquire paper, visit with customers, oversee printing projects, deliver products. All of this was an active day. As a young man, Mr. Franklin, was not sedentary for 10 hours a day and required a 'workout' as part of his evening. Our lives are compartmentalized much more so than Mr. Franklin's.

[@ay-nv3ey]

Absolutely great content! thank you !

[@oracleoffinance7313]

totally awesome video!

[@reetikagupta214]

I am an indian, recently shifted to the US after getting married Can’t work here due to visa restrictions Tired of feeling pathetic and trying to gear myself up to work out on couple of things Will try to follow the schedule to get some productivity in life😊

[@krzychaczu]

reetika gupta try making traditional Indian furniture and trade them for other goods. You don’t have to be _employed_ (trade your life for salary) to live. Otherwise, try coding Python and learn Data Analytics. Try to find what winds you on.

[@reetikagupta214]

Hey, thanks for the suggestion , can think about that I am also working on some projects while at home, it’s a long journey though but yes as you said YOU DONT HAVE TO BE EMPLOYED FOR SALARY i am working on my way

[@rosejermusyk]

Fun fact: In addition to that daily routine, Benjamin Franklin took naps. Very helpful for such long days.

[@chrisbranton73]

Ben Franklin was a beast. His autobiography was super informative, not just what was shared, but how it was shared and the context/mood it was expressed. I found Louis L'amour's 'Education of a Wandering Man' very informative in a similar way.

[@mulan2010]

Grateful for your channel.