3-2-1: On the hidden costs of success, how to deal with challenges, and the joy of shared experiences

The final two questions of Ferriss’ exercise are the most powerful: What could be some benefits of an attempt or partial success? What is the cost of inaction in three months, 12 months, and in a few years?

What would it look like to set aside comparison, discover our own definition of success, and live life on our own terms? The patience, strategy, and consistent effort required to get there may seem like lost art forms. But to create the kind of interesting, meaningful lives that we all seek, they’re essential—and it’s time to embrace them.