Mastering the Art of Saying No

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

Links & Tools from This Episode:

• Learn more at Dorie Clark’s website
• Read The Long Game by Dorie Clark
• Read Entrepreneurial You by Dorie Clark
• Read Reinventing You by Dorie Clark
• Read Stand Out by Dorie Clark
• Read Give and Take by Adam Grant
• Read The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• Download your free Long Game self-assessment
• Free Resources
• Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com or send us an audio note at Speakpipe.com/the1thing.

Produced by NOVA