The Success Ratio Diagnostic

Explore the Success ratio in real situations

This diagnostic invites you to apply the Success ratio — Joy / Pain to something real in your life right now.

It’s not a test. There’s no score to get right.

Instead, it helps you notice where effort is creating joy, where it’s creating friction, and what might shift if the ratio changed.

You can return to this diagnostic anytime — with a new decision, a relationship, a project, or a season of life.

Success Ratio Diagnostic – 3-Minute Questionnaire

Success Ratio Snapshot

A 3-minute diagnostic to see whether your current experience of success is moving you toward thriving or toward suffering — using the Success Ratio: Success = Joy / Pain.

For each statement, choose how often it feels true for you right now. 1 = Almost never, 5 = Very often.

Before we begin

Where has your success stopped working the way it used to?

Choose one area to hold in mind as you answer. This helps make the snapshot more precise.

Section A – Joy (Numerator)

1. I feel energized by what I accomplish.

Almost neverVery often

2. I end most days with a sense of meaningful progress.

Almost neverVery often

3. I experience genuine enjoyment in at least part of my day.

Almost neverVery often

4. I feel hopeful and optimistic about my future.

Almost neverVery often

5. I feel like my efforts are aligned with what matters most to me.

Almost neverVery often

Section B – Pain (Denominator)

6. I feel emotionally or mentally drained, even after time off.

Almost neverVery often

7. I worry that I can’t keep up with what’s expected of me.

Almost neverVery often

8. I feel a constant pressure to prove myself.

Almost neverVery often

9. I feel trapped by my current responsibilities or lifestyle.

Almost neverVery often

10. I often feel like I’m “white-knuckling” my way through the day.

Almost neverVery often

Section C – Law in Play (Surrender vs Resistance)

11. When things get hard, I tend to tighten, control, or push through instead of pausing or asking for help.

Almost neverVery often

12. I allow myself to rest or reset when my mind or body needs it.

Almost neverVery often

13. Deep down, I believe suffering is just part of success.

Almost neverVery often

Your Success Ratio Map

Low Pain ↑ | High Pain ↓ Low Joy ← | High Joy → Thriving Struggle Strain Suffering
Surrender-leaning
Mixed pattern
Resistance-dominant

This is not a verdict. It’s a snapshot. Your ratio can change. Every drop of added joy and every bit of released pain shifts your position on this map.

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The Success Ratio is where many people begin.

Additional ratios — authenticity, love, service, awareness, and understanding — are being developed and explored over time.