

Luca Dellanna — How to Play (and Win) Long Term Games (EP.228)
34 snips Aug 8, 2024
Luca Dellanna, an accomplished author, shares his expertise on achieving long-term success through actionable strategies from his latest book. The conversation dives into how identifying and playing long-term games is key to success. Luca offers insights on using hypotheticals to align short-term actions with long-term goals. He also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and the balance between intuition and data in decision-making. With intriguing examples, he shows how expanding one’s network can enhance opportunities for success.
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The Three Bricklayers
- Three bricklayers give different responses when asked about their work.
- One complains, one works for family, and one builds a cathedral.
Tighten Feedback Loops
- Give frequent, specific positive feedback, focusing on the immediate impact of employees' actions.
- This shows employees their work is valued and noticed, increasing engagement.
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Thinking
- Maximizing each day doesn't maximize a year; long-term success requires actions with no immediate return.
- Shift focus from achieving goals quickly to succeeding within a reasonable timeframe with maximum impact.