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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 28th February 2014

Dilbert//9085, first published twelve years ago on Friday 28th February 2014


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frustration work ethic drink lots of coffee disrespect authority reading my goals before signing accomplish stuff feels good


Official transcript

Boss: For some reason, your written goals for last year were "Drink lots of coffee"

and "Disrespect authority."

Wally: Maybe next year your goal should be something about reading my goals before you sign them. Accomplishing stuff feels good. You should try it.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

FOR SOME REASON, YOUR WRITTEN GOALS FOR LAST YEAR WERE "DRINK LOTS OF COFFEE" AND "DISRESPECT AUTHORITY." MAYBE NEXT YEAR YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE SOMETHING ABOUT READING MY GOALS BEFORE YOU SIGN THEM.

ACCOMPLISHING STUFF FEELS GOOD.

YOU SHOULD TRY IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "New Year, Same Old Goals"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with a distinctive hairstyle, sitting at his desk in a cubicle. He is engaged in a conversation with his boss, Wally, who is holding a cup of coffee and sporting a bald head.

Panel 1:

Dilbert: "For some reason, your written goals for last year were 'drink lots of coffee' and 'disrespect authority.'"

Panel 2:

Wally: "Maybe next year your goal should be something about reading my goals before you sign them."

Panel 3:

Dilbert: "Accomplishing stuff feels good. You should try it."

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of setting unrealistic or unachievable goals.
  • It highlights the importance of setting specific, measurable, and attainable objectives.
  • The strip also touches on the theme of procrastination and the tendency to put off tasks until the last minute.

Overall:

The comic strip offers a humorous commentary on the challenges of goal-setting and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. It serves as a lighthearted reminder to strive for excellence and avoid procrastination.

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