Tony KimBenjamin Franklin built his character around 13 virtues — and following his weekly plan could change your lifeverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Trent Hamm,• Founding father Benjamin Franklin sought to live his life based on 13 virtues. • He even kept a chart to record which virtues he was actually living by on a weekly basis. • Tracking and reflecting on these traits could help you lead a more virtuous life. Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 into a …