Has anyone read Aristotle where he said that the secret to success was simply to (do it)?

Question

If you are familiar with this simple concept please elaborate.

Answer 1

Absolutely, however, the first step is not mentioned by Aristotle, which is that one must realize that one is incapable of doing anything, and that everything is literally "being done" to the person by outside influences. This becomes the basis of what later can become "ability to do". At that point yes, as Larry the Cable Guy has tatooed on his arm, "Git 'er done!" Doing is always more valuable than merely "believing". This year, I planted tomatoes, and homegrown tomatoes "git 'er done!"

Answer 2

Nothing succeeds as success.
Well begun is half done
Doing is believing
Practise makes perfect
Success is a set of failures corrected over reapeated attempts of trial and error.
How can a bachelor talk of population control in the world or of sex education.
Practical knowledge is bettter than theoritical knowledge.
If you want to learn to swim you have to get into water first and not worry about getting wet.
SO FILL UP AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE
JUMP AND PUMP
Opportunity knocks only once at your door step dont let it pass.
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP
BUT HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST.

Answer 3

Well, I haven't read Aristotle but it's fairly obvious that you just have to start to "do it", and then you'll find out what you need to do next to continue towards success.

Answer 4

Well, it sort of makes sense... people have abilities but they often don't use them, they would have a lot more success if they just got off their bum and did it!

Answer 5

Virtue is not an act but a habit. Therefore goodness is not what we are but what we repeatedly do.
Thats the gist of it.
Its in the NICHOMACHAEN ETHICS.