Before 'Dilbert,' I tried to become a computer programmer. In the early days of computing, I bought this big, heavy, portable computer for my house. I spent two years nights and weekends trying to write games that I thought I would sell. Turns out I'm not that good a programmer, so that was two years that didn't work out. Scott Adams bigbuycompute share on social
I had several different bosses during the early years of 'Dilbert.' They were all pretty sure I was mocking someone else. Scott Adams bossdilbertearly Change image and share on social
Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results. Scott Adams blamedecisionguess Change image and share on social
I'm surrendering myself to the realities of the Internet. Scott Adams internetrealitysurrender Change image and share on social
In less enlightened times, the best way to impress women was to own a hot car. But women wised up and realized it was better to buy their own hot cars so they wouldn't have to ride around with jerks. Scott Adams buycarenlighten Change image and share on social
I think 'Dilbert' will remain popular as long as employees are frustrated and they fear the consequences of complaining too loudly. 'Dilbert' is the designated voice of discontent for the workplace. I never planned it that way. It just happened. Scott Adams complainconsequencedesignate share on social
Psychology is the only necessary skill for running for president. Trump knows psychology. Scott Adams presidentpsychologyrun Change image and share on social
I'm not happy on vacation. In those rare times when I have three hours with no work I have to do, I'm terribly uncomfortable. Scott Adams happyhourrare Change image and share on social
Many, if not most, career opportunities come to you through people you know. So the more people you know, the more opportunities you have. Improving your social network is a great example of a system for moving from lower odds to better odds without having a specific goal. Scott Adams careergoalgreat share on social