title: Built To Prosper: The Principles of Self Mastery
author:  Hasheem Francis 
description: Hasheem Francis is the Co-founder &amp; Chairman of Built To Prosper Companies. Hasheem Francis is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker, recognized industry thought leader, and an expert on executive business and leadership development. With two decades of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, Hasheem Francis is a leadership consultant and advisor to CEOs, business leaders, corporate executives and community leaders across the country. His vast expertise in dealing with business change, along with his strong financial investment background and leadership development skills, enables him to provide unique and unparalleled counsel to a diverse range of industry professionals. Hasheem has served as a founder, partner, CEO, CFO, and leadership consultant for a diverse range of entrepreneurial and mature companies.
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  The True Citizen, How To Become One
  
  
  PREFACE.
  
  I. EDUCATION OF THE NATURAL FACULTIES.
  
  II. OBSERVATION.
  
  III. OBEDIENCE.
  
  IV. CANDOR.
  
  V. AFFECTION.
  
  VI. CHEERFULNESS.
  
  VII. THE LOVE OF THE BEAUTIFUL.
  
  VIII. THE LOYE OF KNOWLEDGE.
  
  IX. THE FIRST TRANSITION PERIOD.
  
  X. INDUSTRY.
  
  XI. AMBITION.
  
  XII. CONCENTRATION.
  
  XIII. SELF-CONTROL.
  
  XIV. PERSEVERANCE.
  
  XV. PROMPTNESS.
  
  XVI. HONESTY.
  
  XVII. COURTESY.
  
  [XVIII. SELF-
  DENIAL.](The%20True%20Citizen%2c%20How%20To%20Become_split_001.html#filepos224929)
  
  [XIX. SELF-
  RESPECT.](The%20True%20Citizen%2c%20How%20To%20Become_split_001.html#filepos236647)
  
  [XX.
  CONSCIENTIOUSNESS.](The%20True%20Citizen%2c%20How%20To%20Become_split_001.html#filepos248227)
  
  [XXI.
  ENTHUSIASM.](The%20True%20Citizen%2c%20How%20To%20Become_split_001.html#filepos260510)
  
  [XXII.
  COURAGE.](The%20True%20Citizen%2c%20How%20To%20Become_split_001.html#filepos271644)
  
  [XXIII. SELF-
  HELP.](The%20True%20Citizen%2c%20How%20To%