evidence: Of course, Aristotle was talking about greater things than weight control. Or saving money. He was talking about our LIVES. That excellence is achieved not by the "big events" of our lives. Excellence is the result of the steady, disciplined, focused, determination to do the little things consistently. The difference between success and failure is usually the failure to consistently do the little things. But this is a hard sell. It’s even harder to do. But it’s what will make the most difference…in the long term. Excellence is not an act—it’s a habit.