Horvath’s book challenged my definition of success by focusing on what truly matters – not skills and stuff, but “un-empirical concepts” like love and wisdom that create sustainable growth.
The story
I used to think success meant collecting skills and stuff, but Chapter 7 of Attila Horvath’s “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” completely flipped my perspective.
What makes this chapter so eye-opening is how it challenges our obsession with the material world. While we’re chasing visible results and measurable wins, Horvath introduces something deeper – what he calls “un-empirical concepts.”
These are things you can’t measure but actually matter most: love, wisdom, ethical frameworks. He explains the “Law of the Harvest” [you reap what you sow] and “Natural Law” [actions have consequences beyond what’s visible].
The real insight is how Horvath connects these abstract ideas to practical success. When we align with these deeper principles instead of just pursuing surface achievements, our growth becomes sustainable rather than draining.
I’ve started asking different questions now. Not “What will make me successful?” but “What actions align with my values?” Small shift, big difference.
If you feel stuck in your personal growth journey, this perspective might be what you’re missing. Sometimes the most important development happens in areas we’ve been taught to overlook.
For more about Chapter 7 of Attila B. Horvath’s book, “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21”, visit https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.
