How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life
Couldn't load pickup availability
Worldwide Delivery
30 Days Easy Return
Secure Payment
Share
- ISBN:9780241003701
- Author:Scott Adams
- Publisher:Portfolio/Penguin
- Pages:256
- Publishing Year:2014
- Condition: New
- ✅ Enjoy 10% off when you spend $150+
⚡ Want it faster? Choose Expedited Delivery at checkout.

Collapsible content
Product Description
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life is a candid, humorous, and unconventional guide to personal success by Scott Adams, creator of the globally syndicated comic strip Dilbert.
Blasting clichéd career and self-help advice, Adams recounts the many failures that shaped his life—from stalled corporate jobs and failed inventions to unsuccessful investments and restaurants—and explains how those setbacks ultimately led him to lasting success. Rather than presenting a one-size-fits-all formula, the book encourages readers to study real experiences, extract what works, and apply strategies that fit their own path.
At the core of the book is Adams’ long-held philosophy: success is not about passion, perfect goals, or rare talent. It’s about managing opportunities, building systems, improving personal energy, and increasing the odds so that luck has more chances to appear. With sharp wit and honesty, Adams shows how repeated failure—when handled strategically—can become a powerful advantage.
Entertaining and practical, this book blends memoir, psychology, and career strategy, making it both an insightful read and a refreshing alternative to traditional motivational guides.
Key Ideas You’ll Discover
-
Why goals often fail and systems succeed
-
How managing your odds can make you appear “lucky”
-
Why passion is overrated and energy matters more
-
How combining average skills can create exceptional value
-
Learning from failure without being defined by it
What Makes This Book Stand Out
-
Real-world lessons from repeated failures and eventual success
-
Contrarian thinking that challenges standard career advice
-
Honest, humorous, and highly relatable storytelling
-
Practical insights applicable to careers, business, and personal growth
Shipping & Returns
• 30-day returns — Refunds & Returns
• Shipping info — Shipping Policy
Customers also viewed
Collections
View all-
Bestselling Books Collection
Explore our top-selling books loved by readers worldwide. This collection features the...
-
Most Ordered
Explore the Most Ordered books at UniversalReads. Featuring top-rated titles across fiction,...
-
Children's Books
Discover the best Children’s Books at UniversalReads. From bedtime stories to early...
-
Arts & Photography
Discover inspiring Arts & Photography books at UniversalReads. From painting guides to...


