conscientiousness

a.k.a. diligence

Complementary virtues¶

• accountability
• follow through
• reliability
• responsibility

Contrasting vices¶

• half-assedness
• inattention
• neglect
• negligence

Virtues possibly in tension¶

TBD

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/trustworthiness-conscientiousness.html

Mentioned elsewhere¶

• One of the Seven Christian Virtues of Prudentius (persistence, effort).
• One of William De Witt Hyde’s virtues

Inspirational quotes¶

• “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” ―Benjamin Franklin (as Poor Richard)
• “Whatever wholesome states there are, they are all rooted in diligence, converge upon diligence, and diligence is reckoned the best of them all.” ―the Buddha Anguttara Nikaya x:15