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How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

Kind of the Story of My Life

Book • 2014

In 'How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big,' Scott Adams shares his personal story of numerous failures and how he transformed them into lasting successes.

Adams challenges conventional career advice by advocating for systems over goals, emphasizing the importance of personal energy, and highlighting how a combination of mediocre skills can be surprisingly valuable.

He recounts his experiences in the corporate world, his inventions, investments, and other ventures, offering practical tips such as prioritizing creative work, managing attitudes, and using affirmations.

The book is filled with humor and valuable insights into human psychology and the role of luck in achieving success.

Mentioned by

Craig Ballantyne

Mentioned in 26 episodes

Mentioned by

Naval Ravikant

; he recommends it for its discussion of life systems.

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Referenced for its insights on passion, talent, and the role of failure in achieving success.

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Mentioned by

Rob Henderson

as the originator of the advice to 'over-deliver' in one's career.

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Recommended by

Scott Adams

, written specifically for young people who didn't have a mentor.

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Mentioned by

Scott Adams

to

King Randall

, describing its focus on systems over goals for those 14 years and up.

Episode 2993 CWSA 10/19/25

Recommended by Javier González Recuenco to learn about skill stacking.

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Mentioned by

Scott Adams

as a helpful book for career changes, breaking out of ruts, and giving advice to those who are stuck.

Episode 2946 CWSA 09/02/25

Recommended by

Scott Adams

as one of the books on his shelf that would change your life the most.

Episode 2974 CWSA 09/30/25

Mentioned by

JK Molina

as a book that significantly impacted his life.

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Recommended by

Scott Adams

as a gift for people who like reading books.

Episode 2674 CWSA 11/29/24

Mentioned by

Scott Adams

as the book where he first used the phrase "alcohol is poison".

Episode 2711 CWSA 01/05/25

Mentioned by

Ben Orenstein

as a book about failing and still winning big, focusing on systems rather than goals.

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Mentioned by Brad as an influential book that helped him understand the concept of talent stacking.

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Recommended by

Craig Ballantyne

as having a lot of great books.

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Recommended by

Swen Lorenz

for their unique perspectives and approaches to problem-solving.

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Mentioned by

Kyle Holmson

for its emphasis on systems over goals in achieving financial independence.

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Mentioned as the most influential book in its genre for teaching how to go from nothing to something.

Episode 2976 CWSA 10/02/25

Mentioned by

Scott Adams

as a book he wrote, discussing the theme that failure is a pathway to success.

Episode 2687 CWSA 12/12/24

Recomendado por

Jeroz Sánchez

a todo el mundo, explicando cómo los objetivos tienen problemas y cómo fallar en casi todo y aún así ganar de forma espectacular.

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Mentioned by

Scott Adams

as a book that changed many lives and influenced a generation of self-help books.

Episode 2631 CWSA 10/17/24

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