Actually living a truly blessed (eudaimon) life is a rarity, for Aristotle. (So, in general, life is tragic. Even evils that befall one's children after one's death can affect the evaluation of one's life.) A person who possesses the required phronesis, or practical wisdom, will possess these as well as other characteristics: they know what they're doing when they do it; they choose the virtuous for its own sake; the choose the virtuous from a settled moral state (virtue is a habit); they choose the virtuous gladly and easily. they strive against evil although it is difficult to do so; they make good choices as a matter of good fortune; they act virtuously for its consequences; they do not dwell upon failures. they fight the good fight; they devote themselves to religious doctrines; they remain positive toward others at all times; they take the path of least resistance. they know what they're doing when they do it; they strive against evil although it is difficult; they choose virtuous actions primarily due to the consequences of such choices; they choose actions that always appear outwardly to manifest courage.

Aristotle believed that living a truly blessed life, or eudaimonia, is rare. He argued that life is generally tragic, and even the misfortunes that befall one's children after their death can affect the evaluation of their own life. According to Aristotle, a person who possesses the required phronesis, or practical wisdom, exhibits certain characteristics: 1. They know what they are doing when they do it. 2. They choose the virtuous for its own sake. 3. They choose the virtuous from a settled moral state (virtue is a habit). 4. They choose the virtuous gladly and easily. 5. They strive against evil, even though it is difficult to do so. 6. They make good choices as a matter of good fortune. 7. They act virtuously for its consequences. 8. They do not dwell upon failures. 9. They fight the good fight. 10. They devote themselves to religious doctrines. 11. They remain positive toward others at all times. 12. They take the path of least resistance. 13. They know what they are doing when they do it. 14. They strive against evil, even though it is difficult. 15. They choose virtuous actions primarily due to the consequences of such choices. 16. They choose actions that always appear outwardly to manifest courage. These characteristics highlight the importance of practical wisdom, virtue, and moral choices in achieving a truly blessed life according to Aristotle's philosophy.