Well Spent by Bryan Gum
The Hidden Cost Index™
Select one number for each statement based on the last 3-6 months of your life.
You’ll get instant results for Time, Energy, Decisions, and Identity.
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How it works
- Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree).
- The "reverse" score questions are calculated automatically; answer normally.
- We’ll calculate section totals, your overall score, & provide a grounded interpretation.
Most people finish in ~5-8 minutes.
Your Hidden Cost Index™ results
Total Hidden Cost Score
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Range: 20–140
Time Compression (T)
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Range: 5–35
Energy Drain (E)
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Range: 5–35
Decision Fatigue (D)
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Range: 5–35
Identity Lock-In (I)
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Range: 5–35
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A gentle next step
If this assessment put language to something you’ve felt for a while, you don’t need more grit. You need a plan that reduces pressure and supports a life that’s actually well spent.
This assessment is educational and reflective in nature — not medical, psychological, or investment advice.