I succeeded. And haven't gone back. It took me about two weeks to transition. I had 10 years of vi(m) behind me when I gave emacs a go. I wrote about it back in 2008[0][1].

I still have the fundamental vi(m) motions in my bones... but I prefer emacs today.

[0] http://agentultra.com/2008/11/12/seeking-enlightenment-in-a-...

[1] http://agentultra.com/2008/11/19/seeking-enlightenment-in-a-...