Chapters 3-5 of “The Journey” destroyed my belief that success means following the script. Horvath shows why chasing grades and corporate jobs blocks real growth, how non-material gifts matter more, and gives a simple framework for managing fear.
The story
Before I read Chapters 3-5 of Attila B. Horvath’s “The Journey,” I thought success meant following the script – good grades, steady job, checking all the right boxes.
After diving into these chapters, everything shifted. Horvath completely dismantles the “get good grades, land a corporate job” advice that’s been drilled into us since childhood. He shows how this outdated path actually blocks real growth.
The part that hit me hardest? His take on non-material gifts. Things like advice, love, and genuine compliments – you can give these endlessly without losing anything. Meanwhile, we’re obsessed with material stuff that runs out. He calls out how Western culture has it backwards, chasing things instead of meaning.
Then there’s his breakdown of fear. He separates the fear that actually keeps you alive from the made-up fear living in your head. The framework he gives for managing fear is simple but powerful – identify the source, check if it’s real, understand the impact, then take action.
These chapters don’t just question everything you’ve been taught – they give you permission to find your own way.
If you’re ready to stop following someone else’s blueprint, Chapters 3-5 of “The Journey” will change how you see everything.
For more about Chapters 3-5 of Attila B. Horvath’s book, “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21”, visit https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.
