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My Life is Mediocre in Every Way, Yet I Still Win
Author Scott Adams, Father of Dilbert Comics
16 years of career accomplishments amounted to nothing
Made many inventions, all failed without exception
Also experienced three illnesses, nearly gave up on studies and career
But he ultimately succeeded
Not through a single skill, but through a system
Core Insight One: Value Systems Over Goals
Goals are specific objectives, may or may not be achieved
Systems are things you do regularly, like daily exercise and healthy eating
Goal-oriented people constantly struggle with disappointment
When goals are achieved, joy doesn't last; emptiness soon follows
System-oriented people do what they want to do
Bypass the need for willpower, maintain normal weight
Core Insight Two: Believe in the Power of Affirmations
Visualize the result you want, repeat it to yourself constantly until achieved
This isn't magic, it's a system to help you focus
Makes you optimistic, positive, and energized
Core Insight Three: Manage Your Success Probability
Each skill you acquire doubles your probability of success
No need to reach excellence, good is enough
Good plus good exceeds excellent
Best to be good at two complementary skills
Adams isn't good at drawing, average at writing
But has business experience and an MBA degree
Plus internet skills, Dilbert became the first free online serialized comic
Skill Inventory
Public speaking, psychology, business writing, accounting, design, conversation, overcoming shyness, second language, etc.
Practical Techniques
The secret to overcoming shyness: imagine you're performing rather than interacting
Voice strategy: breathe from the bottom of your lungs, gently hum the first part of Happy Birthday
About Luck
Every element of personality is a result of pure luck
If this book changes you in any way, it's already part of your luck
Upgrading a concept or perception, learning a new skill, amounts to a rebirth
Life has more margin for error than you imagine
Mediocre in every way, yet still win
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