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Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 19th September 2012

Dilbert//8558, first published fourteen years ago on Wednesday 19th September 2012


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work ethic key to success knowing when to quit


Official transcript

CEO: Persistence is the key to success. The other key is knowing when to quit. Dilbert: The right time for you was one sentence sooner.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

PERSISTENCE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS.

THE OTHER KEY IS KNOWING WHEN TO QUIT.

THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOU WAS ONE SENTENCE SOONER.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Persistence is the Key to Success"

Summary:

The comic strip features a group of office workers gathered around a table, engaged in a discussion about the importance of persistence in achieving success. The conversation begins with one employee stating, "Persistence is the key to success." Another employee chimes in, "The other key is knowing when to quit." A third employee then adds, "The right time for you was one sentence sooner."

Key Points:

  • The comic strip highlights the importance of persistence in achieving success.
  • However, it also emphasizes the need to know when to quit, as continued effort may not always lead to success.
  • The punchline of the comic strip suggests that the first employee should have quit after the first sentence, as the second employee's statement was more relevant and accurate.

Overall Message:

The comic strip conveys the message that while persistence is important, it is also crucial to know when to stop and re-evaluate one's approach. It encourages readers to be mindful of their efforts and to recognize when it may be time to quit or adjust their strategy.

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