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Jan 2025
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489. How to Win The Long Game (When Ever...

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About this episode

What does it take to achieve long-term, exponential success? Dorie Clark, the best-selling author of The Long Game, joins Jay Papasan to discuss how to create lasting impact through resilience, focus, and strategic decision-making.


Dorie reflects on her journey, from facing years of invisibility and rejection as an aspiring author to becoming a sought-after speaker, consultant, and professor. Her story emphasizes the power of perseverance—staying the course even when results feel distant or progress is invisible.


Challenge of the Week:


Dorie challenges listeners to identify one new thing to say no to this week. By saying no to distractions, you free up time and energy to focus on your ONE Thing.


To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.


We talk about:

  • The importance of setting realistic expectations
  • Looking for “raindrops”: celebrating small signs of progress to stay motivated
  • Optimizing for what’s interesting to sustain long-term motivation


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