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In his most personal book yet, Dilbert creator Scott Adams chronicles a series of missteps—from a dead‑ended corporate career to failed inventions, investments, and restaurants—and explains how each stumble taught him vital truths about success. The memoir blends humor and candid self‑reflection, offering readers insights into navigating failure while highlighting the unconventional path that led Adams to become a celebrated cartoonist and bestselling author.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Scott Adams
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