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-"Adventures in Success" is a 1983 novelty synth-pop and spoken-word track created by photographer and artist Lynn Goldsmith under the fictional self-help guru pseudonym Will Powers.Track OverviewConcept: A satirical and affirmative parody of the early-1980s self-help and pop-psychology craze.Musical Style: Downtempo, electronic, and synth-pop groove featuring a spoken monologue backed by top-tier guest musicians like Sting (co-writer), Steve Winwood, and Carly Simon.The "Three Laws of Success": The spoken lyrics guide the listener through personal empowerment exercises:Take inventory of your assets: Write down your good traits objectively.Describe your ideal self: Detail your clothes, home, car, income, and inner personality. Concentrate on a mental image: Hold a steady mental picture of yourself acting with confidence and as a champion. Release: Issued as a 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl single on Island Records, supported by a stylized, effects-heavy music video. "RARE PROMOTIONAL RADIOSTATION COPY".