Negotiate Anything The Hidden Cost of Living in Urgency — Dorie Clark on Playing the Long Game
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Nov 8, 2025 
Dorie Clark, an executive education instructor and bestselling author of The Long Game, explores why successful individuals often feel trapped in a cycle of busyness. She discusses the emotional roots of scarcity and overwork, and how the 'I'm busy' mentality can act as a humble brag. Dorie emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking, courage, and patience in a fast-paced world. She also addresses how communication has evolved, the impact of AI, and the need to align our actions with true priorities for deeper fulfillment.
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Ten Years To Musical Theater Success
- Dorie Clark taught herself musical theater from scratch over about nine years and progressed to readings and showcases.
- She uses this as proof that major skills compound dramatically over long time horizons.
Optimize For Interesting
- Clark prizes being "optimized for interesting" and prioritizes activities that keep her engaged.
- Choosing interesting work attracts people and builds meaningful connections.
Spend Time On Discretionary Fun
- Cash in career gains to spend time on non-income activities once you have financial security.
- Intentionally reserve discretionary time for truly enjoyable, non-foundational fun.
