The Greg McKeown Podcast 72. What's Essential: Dorie Clark on How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
Oct 11, 2021
Dorie Clark, a leadership consultant and author of "The Long Game," shares her insights on the necessity of long-term thinking in a fast-paced world. She emphasizes the importance of making choices that align with personal aspirations rather than succumbing to short-term pressures. Dorie discusses the significance of trade-offs in decision-making and highlights three types of networking, stressing the value of meaningful relationships over transactional ones. Additionally, she advocates for creating 'white space' in our lives to facilitate strategic thinking and personal growth.
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Dorie's Busy Week
- Dorie Clark describes a frantic week of cross-country travel for work, highlighting the frenetic pace of modern life.
- She felt a pang of loneliness amidst her packed schedule, questioning her choices and the unsustainable nature of her lifestyle.
Busyness as Status
- Busyness is often equated with status, leading people to overschedule themselves.
- Work can also serve as an anesthetic, avoiding deeper questions about life and purpose.
Long-Term Vision
- Embrace long-term thinking to set your life's agenda, even if the path isn't clear.
- Focus on the next immediate step rather than getting overwhelmed by the entire journey.
