{"id":7065822,"date":"2026-09-24T15:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/how-his-insights-inspired-my-writing-journey\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:57:28","slug":"how-his-insights-inspired-my-writing-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7065822","title":{"rendered":"How His Insights Inspired My Writing Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p><h3 class=\"k5I2t k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"a28g74917\" id=\"viewer-a28g74917\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"scott-adams-inspired-my-writing-journey-a28g7491\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>Scott Adams Inspired My Writing Journey<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-v0e9o4920\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>This week, I learned that Scott Adams passed away. It hit me deeply because his book <\/span><a target=\"_top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win&amp;crid=29EJ9VZ0M3651&amp;sprefix=how+to+fail%2Caps%2C176&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mysunandsha09-20&amp;linkId=689e901d5a5c4f9c8cd857a6b2667ee2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"_3EIux _9B3dA\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>How to Fail at Almost Anything and Still Win Big<\/span><\/u><\/em><\/a><span> changed my life. His ideas about building systems to get things done inspired me to write my own book. It\u2019s been six years since I first read his work, and I still think about the lessons he shared. Today, I want to say farewell to Scott Adams and share how his insights shaped my writing journey.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"_4Uccy\" id=\"viewer-4f7r94925\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"pYLMs -Adaf\">\n<figure class=\"PLZzf\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"Sc6S7\">\n<div class=\"yEWwt _71dQV JI-G2\" style=\"--dim-height:576;--dim-width:1024;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-4f7r94925\">\n<div class=\"jnBGO\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0\" id=\"4f7r94925\" class=\"NwBzC\"><wow-image id=\"b4b607_04d6b863c1bc4917bed4ec09254b7506~mv2.png\" class=\"undefined FoZLt\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;4f7r94925&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;height&quot;:576,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;b4b607_04d6b863c1bc4917bed4ec09254b7506~mv2.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG 4f7r94925\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Eye-level view of Scott Adams' book on a wooden desk\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/farewell-to-scott-adams-how-his-insights-inspired-my-writing-journey\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b4b607_04d6b863c1bc4917bed4ec09254b7506~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_1024,h_576,al_c,q_90\/b4b607_04d6b863c1bc4917bed4ec09254b7506~mv2.png\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"ApUqv\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"y1t1D\"><default:path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"_4Uccy\" id=\"viewer-anmqe4926\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><figcaption class=\"J0zbO\" style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px\"><span>Scott Adams&#8217; book inspired greatness in me.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"csMdH k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"w3tt24928\" id=\"viewer-w3tt24928\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"discovering-scott-adams-and-his-unique-approach-w3tt2492\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>Discovering Scott Adams and His Unique Approach<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-5wbko4931\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>My husband introduced me to <\/span><a target=\"_top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win&amp;crid=29EJ9VZ0M3651&amp;sprefix=how+to+fail%2Caps%2C176&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mysunandsha09-20&amp;linkId=689e901d5a5c4f9c8cd857a6b2667ee2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"_3EIux _9B3dA\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Scott Adams<\/span><\/u><\/a><span> about seven years ago. He said, \u201cI think you will like this book.\u201d At first, I was hesitant. I didn\u2019t really enjoy the <\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>Dilbert<\/span><\/em><span> comic strip he wrote, so I wasn\u2019t eager to pick up the book. Months later, curiosity got the better of me, and I finally started reading. I couldn\u2019t put it down.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ugz9j4938\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>What struck me was how Scott focused on <\/span><a target=\"_top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win&amp;crid=29EJ9VZ0M3651&amp;sprefix=how+to+fail%2Caps%2C176&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mysunandsha09-20&amp;linkId=689e901d5a5c4f9c8cd857a6b2667ee2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"_3EIux _9B3dA\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>systems instead of goals<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><span>. He explained that goals can fail us because they rely on motivation and luck. Systems, on the other hand, create habits and processes that keep us moving forward no matter what. This idea was simple but powerful. It gave me a new way to approach my own projects.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"csMdH k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"qu0yi4946\" id=\"viewer-qu0yi4946\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"how-scotts-systems-helped-me-write-my-book-qu0yi494\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>How Scott\u2019s Systems Helped Me Write My Book<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-200sq4949\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>After finishing <\/span><a target=\"_top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win&amp;crid=29EJ9VZ0M3651&amp;sprefix=how+to+fail%2Caps%2C176&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mysunandsha09-20&amp;linkId=689e901d5a5c4f9c8cd857a6b2667ee2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"_3EIux _9B3dA\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>his book<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>, I decided to apply his systems to my writing. I began a manuscript! I set up daily routines and small, manageable tasks instead of aiming for a big, intimidating goal like \u201cfinish the book.\u201d This approach helped me stay consistent and avoid burnout.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"_4Uccy\" id=\"viewer-dy35j4961\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"pYLMs -Adaf\">\n<figure class=\"PLZzf\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"Sc6S7\">\n<div class=\"yEWwt _71dQV JI-G2\" style=\"--dim-height:576;--dim-width:1024;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-dy35j4961\">\n<div class=\"jnBGO\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0\" id=\"dy35j4961\" class=\"NwBzC\"><wow-image id=\"b4b607_2e118d0b802b4b44b366ccd0f80b7ff1~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined FoZLt\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;dy35j4961&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;height&quot;:576,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;b4b607_2e118d0b802b4b44b366ccd0f80b7ff1~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG dy35j4961\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Close-up view of a handwritten manuscript on a bookshelf with notes and highlights\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/farewell-to-scott-adams-how-his-insights-inspired-my-writing-journey\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/b4b607_2e118d0b802b4b44b366ccd0f80b7ff1~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1024,h_576,al_c,q_85\/b4b607_2e118d0b802b4b44b366ccd0f80b7ff1~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"ApUqv\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"y1t1D\"><default:path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"csMdH k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"lm54w4963\" id=\"viewer-lm54w4963\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"the-long-road-to-publishing-lm54w496\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>The Long Road to Publishing<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-n863c4966\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>Eventually, a publishing company reached out to me. I was excited but ended up choosing a different publisher. The process took two years, filled with edits, revisions, and waiting.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-v6mqt4974\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>Throughout this long journey, I often thought back to <\/span><a target=\"_top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win&amp;crid=29EJ9VZ0M3651&amp;sprefix=how+to+fail%2Caps%2C176&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mysunandsha09-20&amp;linkId=689e901d5a5c4f9c8cd857a6b2667ee2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"_3EIux _9B3dA\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Scott Adams\u2019 story<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>. He faced serious health issues but kept pushing forward. His resilience inspired me to keep going even when the path seemed slow and uncertain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"csMdH k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"4ge024983\" id=\"viewer-4ge024983\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"remembering-scott-adams-beyond-the-book-4ge02498\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>Remembering Scott Adams Beyond the Book<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-dv5jt4993\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>Scott\u2019s approach wasn\u2019t about quick fixes or flashy success. It was about building strong habits and systems that work over time. That\u2019s a lesson I carry with me every day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"_4Uccy\" id=\"viewer-9okdo4996\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"pYLMs -Adaf\">\n<figure class=\"PLZzf\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"Sc6S7\">\n<div class=\"yEWwt _71dQV JI-G2\" style=\"--dim-height:576;--dim-width:1024;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-9okdo4996\">\n<div class=\"jnBGO\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0\" id=\"9okdo4996\" class=\"NwBzC\"><wow-image id=\"nsplsh_357a6f4970447a4c624534~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg\" class=\"undefined FoZLt\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;9okdo4996&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;height&quot;:576,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;nsplsh_357a6f4970447a4c624534~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG 9okdo4996\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"High angle view of a cozy reading nook with a book and a cup of tea\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/farewell-to-scott-adams-how-his-insights-inspired-my-writing-journey\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/nsplsh_357a6f4970447a4c624534~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1024,h_576,al_c,q_85\/nsplsh_357a6f4970447a4c624534~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"ApUqv\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"y1t1D\"><default:path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"_4Uccy\" id=\"viewer-hok0r4997\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><figcaption class=\"J0zbO\" style=\"padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px\"><span>Cozy reading nook with a book and tea, representing reflection and inspiration<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"csMdH k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"syqqg4999\" id=\"viewer-syqqg4999\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"what-scott-adams-taught-me-that-you-can-use-syqqg499\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>What Scott Adams Taught Me That You Can Use<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-diy0d5014\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>  Build routines that keep you moving forward daily.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-dtl5t5022\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>  Learn from mistakes instead of fearing them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-rtglq5030\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>  Scott emphasized how important it was to manage his health to stay productive.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-3htd25038\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>  Success often takes time, and consistent effort wins over quick bursts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-fczp25046\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>  Systems work even when motivation fades.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"csMdH k8wFp CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" data-ricos-heading=\"aykjv5053\" id=\"viewer-aykjv5053\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.mysunandshade.com\/post\/true\" id=\"embracing-the-legacy-of-scott-adams-aykjv505\"\/><span class=\"wemRL\"><span>Embracing the Legacy of Scott Adams<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-y93b85056\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>Scott Adams\u2019 passing is a reminder of the impact one person\u2019s ideas can have on many lives. <\/span><a target=\"_top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=how+to+fail+at+almost+everything+and+still+win&amp;crid=29EJ9VZ0M3651&amp;sprefix=how+to+fail%2Caps%2C176&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mysunandsha09-20&amp;linkId=689e901d5a5c4f9c8cd857a6b2667ee2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"_3EIux _9B3dA\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>His book<\/span><\/u><\/a><span> gave me the tools to turn my dream into reality. Saying farewell feels bittersweet, but I am grateful for his legacy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-519by5089\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><span>My Sun &amp; Shade Ministries  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"zDIwP _8wDM6 CCfLw hLCy-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-18kmr5091\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"lig--\"><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span>inspiring women to live a simple, beautiful life in Christ<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scott Adams Inspired My Writing Journey This week, I learned that Scott Adams passed away. It hit me deeply because his book How to Fail at Almost Anything and Still Win Big changed my life. His ideas about building systems to get things done inspired me to write my own book. 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