Long Term Thinking

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Wright: We need a focus on the short term. But that being said, if all we ever do is respond rapidly to external stimuli, i'm not sure that's going to lead to a good end for any we want to be self directed. It doesn't mean that things are always going to go according to plan but what it does mean is that we are far more likely to end up in a place where we've put some directionality into it.

Hustle culture, burnout, “toxic productivity.” Does today’s fast-paced world ever leave you feeling rushed? Dorie Clark teaches executive education at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and at Columbia Business School. In today’s episode, she talks about the importance of “playing the long-game”-- the idea that when it comes to planning for your enduring future success, it might be better to prioritize long-term payoff above overnight “wins.” Dorie discusses how pressure in our culture pushes us toward doing what’s quick and easy in the moment and helps us value the slow burn of persistence and effort. A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. You can find more about Dorie at dorieclark.com