Answer “What good have I done to-day?” with one example.
WhenBefore bed
“What good have I done to-day?”
Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography, chapter IX, in Frank Woodworth Pine ed. (1916); events c.1730s; retrospective manuscript written 1771–1790. Read the source ↗
Why it works
His evening schedule ends in examination. A concrete example lets you compare intention with action without claiming a perfect day.
Start tiny
Recall one useful act, or write “none yet,” in 30 seconds.
What you’ll notice
See whether the morning intention survived the day.
When it slips
Do not invent a success. If none comes to mind, choose a small repair for tomorrow.
Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography, chapter IX, in Frank Woodworth Pine ed. (1916); events c.1730s; retrospective manuscript written 1771–1790. Read the source ↗
Foundation: Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
