This way of "not trying" is briefly going about things in a way that is less stressful and to not not live in a way that society expects us all of us to live. The definition of success is not what you think. It's not the 6 car garage with luxurious cars, a big house, a super model wife, a rocking body or being famous and having social status. Its being happy, full of joy and being 100% comfortable in your own skin. Don't stress yourself out trying to reach a status that will give you popularity. Be yourself, know what you're good at and know what you're bad at and focus on making those things a bit better. A key to a happy and successful life is to be transparent with yourself. don't be someone you're not and be the person you are meant to be and the person you know you are.