I should like to give myself leisure to read, study, make experiments.

– Benjamin Franklin

In order to transition into becoming a scientist, Franklin knew he would need to be intentional with his time. But being intentional with his actions is a discipline he cultivated throughout his life. See his 13 virtues.

Fleming, Candace. Ben Franklin’s Almanac: Being a True Account of the Good Gentleman’s Life. United Kingdom, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014. pp45