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Scott Adams

Most success springs from an obstacle or failure. I became a cartoonist largely because I failed in my goal of becoming a successful executive.

Scott Adams

Failure

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Scott Adams is saying that encountering problems or setbacks often leads to achieving success in unexpected ways. In his case, not reaching his original career goal pushed him to find a new path as a cartoonist, which became his real success.

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