Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 3073 CWSA - The Scott Adams School 01/15/26
January 15, 2026

Overview

This special episode of “Real Coffee with Scott Adams” centers on the launch of the “Scott Adams School”—a new community initiative focused on preserving and spreading Scott’s signature brand of life advice and “reframing” wisdom. The episode, hosted by Owen Gregorian, brings together regular listeners and contributors (including Erica, Andy Wang, Jay Plemons, and Sergio) for a collaborative, roundtable discussion. Instead of the usual news analysis, the crew selects and explores a core reframe lesson from Scott’s book “Reframe Your Brain”: “Your job is to get a better job.” The group shares personal experiences, practical advice, and pays homage to Scott’s enduring impact on their lives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Simultaneous Sip Tradition

[01:44 – 02:30]

• Andy Wang leads the “Simultaneous Sip”—a beloved Scott Adams tradition—encouraging everyone to join in for a collective dopamine boost.
• The moment creates camaraderie and signals the community vibe:
  • Andy Wang: “All you need is a cup or a mug... a vessel of any kind... and join me now for the unparalleled pleasure dopamine hit of the day. The thing that makes everything better. This simultaneous sip...”

2. Introduction of the Scott Adams School Project

[03:29 – 05:16]

• Jay Plemons shares his work editing Scott’s “micro lessons” into concise clips, aiming to distill and emphasize Scott’s key messages:
  • Jay: “There’s about 260 micro lessons I’m going through. Clean up the audio, condense it for time, condense it for content, and just get down to the pure message… I get to rewatch them and really learn them as I’m editing.”
• The group discusses how these lessons, primarily hosted on Locals, will be integrated into the Scott Adams School to keep Scott’s teachings accessible and actionable.

3. Reframing Work: “Your Job Is to Get a Better Job”

[07:05 – 25:20]

The Reframe’s Origins and Key Ideas

• Andy Wang introduces the main “reframe” (from page 19 of Reframe Your Brain):
  • Andy Wang [07:05]:
    “Your job is what your boss tells you it is.
    The reframe: Your job is to get a better job.
    …Don’t confuse your job with the work your employer wants you to do... If it doesn’t help you leave the job you are in and upgrade, it might not be worth doing... Being generous with your time and energy is okay if it will have a better long-term payoff. Your employer’s job is to take care of the shareholders. It’s your job to take care of you. They don’t want you to know that you have the same power to fire them.”

Real-World Illustrations

Mr. X Story [08:19 – 11:51]:

• Andy tells the cautionary tale of “Mr. X,” who stayed loyal to a company that sold him the “we’re a family” narrative, only to be laid off for financial reasons when ownership changed.
• The story drives home Scott’s point: companies will act in their own interest; employees should do the same.

Sergio’s Perspective [11:51 – 13:00]:

• As a freelancer with 100 clients, Sergio describes how he “diversified all my bosses,” shifting his focus to continually finding better clients rather than seeking traditional employment security.

Owen’s Experience [13:00 – 18:18]:

• Owen recounts how early-career loyalty met harsh reality when he was let go despite top performance after a corporate merger:
  • Owen [18:00]: “They laid me off. I couldn’t understand why... I was always ranked in the top 10% every year... They didn’t know me and I learned the reframe that they don't care about me.”
• He emphasizes the value of always upgrading one’s skill set and keeping an updated, results-focused resume—echoing the core reframe.

Lessons on Growth and Fulfillment

• Discussion shifts to the importance of continual personal development:
  • Owen [19:08]: “Anytime you can make sure you’re still growing and developing new skills... that’s what ends up bringing a lot more meaning to your work.”
  • Jay [20:40]: “My job is to gain more skills for the next thing, for the next better thing.”

Application to Creativity and AI

• Jay shares how venturing into AI tools and creative projects (like an AI-powered Tesla light show) is a practical reflection of the reframe in action.
• Erica highlights that Greg Gutfeld also mentioned Scott’s “always seek the next job” reframe on the Trigonometry podcast.

4. Community, Mentorship, and Grieving

[25:21 – 29:50]

• Erica urges the community to use the comment sections to mentor each other:
  • “Maybe ask for help or opinions or advice and workshop it together even after this ends… be a mentor to people asking questions in the comments and see if we can collectively be useful for each other.”
• The discussion addresses collective grief over Scott's passing and the importance of continuing his work for the community:
  • Sergio [28:36]: “Losing Scott is like losing a family member... Nobody’s going to call you and say, ‘that cartoonist died, I’m sorry for you.’ They don’t get it.”

5. Looking Forward: The Future of the School

[29:50 – 30:39]

• Plans to teach meme-making and more micro-lessons are mentioned, reinforcing the group’s commitment to “keeping the glue” Scott provided.
• The crew encourages feedback on the show’s new format, daily engagement, and building a supportive culture.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Andy Wang [02:00]: “Join me now for the unparalleled pleasure dopamine hit of the day. The thing that makes everything better. This simultaneous sip…”
• Jay Plemons [03:30]: “I’ve tried every day just to find the best one or two clips that I really enjoyed because I figured if I enjoyed it, then someone else would.”
• Andy Wang [07:05]: “Don’t confuse your job with the work your employer wants you to do… Your job is to get a better job.”
• Owen [18:00]: “They laid me off. I couldn’t understand why... They didn’t know me and I learned the reframe that they don't care about me.”
• Erica [23:00]: “If you did get fired, then look at it like the universe’s way of saying to you: ‘look, if you’re not going to leave, we’re going to get you out now.’”
• Jay Plemons [21:30]: “My job is to gain more skills for the next thing, for the next better thing.”
• Sergio [28:36]: “Losing Scott is like losing a family member... They don’t get it.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:44] – The Simultaneous Sip led by Andy Wang
• [03:29] – Jay Plemons introduces the Micro Lessons Project
• [07:05] – Andy introduces the core reframe: “Your job is to get a better job”
• [08:19] – [11:51] – The “Mr. X” story illustrating the reframe
• [11:51] – [13:00] – Sergio on diversifying clients as a freelance approach
• [13:00] – [18:18] – Owen’s experiences with job transitions and layoffs
• [19:08] – Owen discusses the importance of continual growth
• [20:40] – Jay expands on building skill sets for future opportunities
• [25:21] – Community mentorship and call for engagement in the comments
• [28:36] – Sergio on community grief and preserving Scott’s legacy
• [29:50] – Announcing future lessons, meme-making, and daily shows

Conclusion

This episode serves as both tribute and transition—a celebration of Scott Adams’ lasting influence, and a call to keep advancing his philosophy through concrete tools, reframes, and community support. Listeners and participants are encouraged not just to recall Scott’s lessons but to actively reframe their own lives, develop new skills, and help others do the same—ensuring the School of Scott Adams remains in session.