time+ knowledge+ energy+ purchasing power equals success
time+ knowledge+ energy+ purchasing power equals success.
— from Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation) · GB writing
In the book
Aristotle put it more plainly still: success is simply doing the best you can with what you are best at. If you want it as a formula, two old ones have served me: success is purpose plus thought, and the raw materials are time, knowledge, energy, and purchasing power combined. But never go hunting for a shortcut — there is no secret to success, only hard work and perseverance. — Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)