Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 24th April 2001

Dilbert//4392, first published 25 years ago on Tuesday 24th April 2001

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magazine key to success optimistic fail point succeeding feels good

Official transcript

The boss says to Dilbert, "The key to success is to remain optimistic even when you fail."

Dilbert says, "What's the point of succeeding if failing feels good too?"

The boss says, "I'll read another page of the magazine article tomorrow and get back to you."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS TO REMAIN OPTIMISTIC EVEN WHEN YOU FAIL.

WHAT'S THE POINT OF SUCCEEDING IF FAILING FEELS GOOD TOO?

I'LL READ ANOTHER PAGE OF THAT MAGAZINE ARTICLE TOMORROW AND GET BACK TO YOU.

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AI Analysis

The comic strip, titled "The Key to Success," features Dilbert and his boss, Dogbert, in a humorous exchange about success and failure.

Panel 1: Dilbert approaches Dogbert, who is standing in front of a desk. Dogbert holds a red tie and says, "The key to success is to remain optimistic even when you fail."

Panel 2: Dilbert asks, "What's the point of succeeding if failing feels good too?"

Panel 3: Dogbert responds, "I'll read another page of that magazine article tomorrow and get back to you."

Key Takeaway: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea that success is solely dependent on remaining optimistic, even in the face of failure. Dogbert's response highlights the absurdity of this notion, suggesting that he will simply put off dealing with the issue until later. The comic strip uses humor to comment on the challenges of achieving success and the importance of perseverance.

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