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How To Fail At Almost Everything And Still Win Big: Kind Of The Story Of My Life
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Blasting Clich?D Career Advice, The Contrarian Pundit And Creator Of Dilbert Recounts The Humorous Ups And Downs Of His Career, Revealing The Outsized Role Of Luck In Our Lives And How Best To Play The System.Scott Adams Has Likely Failed At More Things Than Anyone You?Ve Ever Met Or Anyone You?Ve Even Heard Of. So How Did He Go From Hapless Office Worker And Serial Failure To The Creator Of Dilbert, One Of The World?S Most Famous Syndicated Comic Strips, In Just A Few Years? In How To Fail At Almost Everything And Still Win Big, Adams Shares The Game Plan He?S Followed Since He Was A Teen: Invite Failure In, Embrace It, Then Pick Its Pocket.No Career Guide Can Offer Advice That Works For Everyone. As Adams Explains, Your Best Bet Is To Study The Ways Of Others Who Made It Big And Try To Glean Some Tricks And Strategies That Make Sense For You. Adams Pulls Back The Covers On His Own Unusual Life And Shares How He Turned One Failure After Anotherincluding His Corporate Career, His Inventions, His Investments, And His Two Restaurantsinto Something Good And Lasting. There?S A Lot To Learn From His Personal Story, And A Lot Of Entertainment Along The Way. Adams Discovered Some Unlikely Truths That Helped To Propel Him Forward. For Instance:? Goals Are For Losers. Systems Are For Winners.? ?Passion? Is Bull. What You Need Is Personal Energy.? A Combination Of Mediocre Skills Can Make You Surprisingly Valuable.? You Can Manage Your Odds In A Way That Makes You Look Lucky To Others.Adams Hopes You Can Laugh At His Failures While Discovering Some Unique And Helpful Ideas On Your Own Path To Personal Victory. As He Writes: ?This Is A Story Of One Person?S Unlikely Success Within The Context Of Scores Of Embarrassing Failures. Was My Eventual Success Primarily A Result Of Talent, Luck, Hard Work, Or An Accidental Justright Balance Of Each? All I Know For Sure Is That I Pursued A Conscious Strategy Of Managing My Opportunities In A Way That Would Make It Easier For Luck To Find Me.?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around embracing failure as a part of the journey to success. Scott Adams shares his personal experiences and insights on how he turned failures into valuable lessons and opportunities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big' is Scott Adams, who is also known as the creator of the Dilbert comic strip.
- Q: What type of advice does Scott Adams provide in this book? A: Scott Adams provides contrarian career advice, suggesting that instead of focusing solely on goals, individuals should develop systems that help them manage their chances of success.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone looking to improve their career? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into handling failures and discovering personal strategies for success, regardless of their career stage.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 30, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of this book is paperback.
- Q: What does Scott Adams suggest about goals and passion? A: Scott Adams suggests that goals can be limiting, and instead of pursuing passion, individuals should focus on maintaining personal energy to drive their success.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn how to manage their odds, embrace failure, and apply unique strategies that can lead to personal and professional victories.
- Q: Is there any specific target audience for this book? A: The book targets individuals who are interested in self-improvement, career development, and those who appreciate humor and unconventional perspectives on success.