Dorie Clark, bestselling author and professor at Duke University and Columbia Business School, shares her insights on achieving long-term success. She discusses her journey through rejection to becoming a sought-after speaker, emphasizing the power of perseverance. Dorie encourages listeners to celebrate small wins, or 'raindrops,' to stay motivated and to strategically say no to distractions, allowing for focused energy on meaningful goals. She also highlights the importance of setting realistic expectations and evaluating opportunities wisely.
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Dorie's First Book
Dorie Clark discusses her five-year journey to publishing her first book.
She emphasizes the hidden effort and resilience required before visible success.
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The First Domino
The first domino is the hardest to tip, but it unlocks easier subsequent successes.
Writing a book led to speaking engagements, which opened doors for consulting and other opportunities.
insights INSIGHT
Overestimating vs. Underestimating
People tend to overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in five or ten.
This highlights the importance of long-term vision and perseverance.
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How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
Dorie Clark
In *The Long Game*, Dorie Clark argues for the importance of long-term thinking in achieving lasting success. The book addresses the relentless pressure in modern culture that pushes individuals toward short-term gains and instant gratification. Clark provides unique principles, frameworks, and vivid stories from her own career and other professionals to help readers apply long-term strategies to their specific situations. The book emphasizes the power of small, consistent actions over time, strategic patience, and the importance of reorienting oneself to see the big picture. It offers practical advice on goal setting, networking, and leveraging time efficiently to transform personal and professional lives[1][3][4].
Reinventing You
Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future
Dorie Clark
In 'Reinventing You', branding expert Dorie Clark provides a comprehensive guide for professionals looking to advance in their current roles, change jobs, or transition to new fields. The book offers practical advice on identifying transferable skills, building a personal brand, and crafting a narrative that explains career transitions. Clark uses personal stories, interviews, and examples from well-known figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Al Gore, Tim Ferriss, and Seth Godin to illustrate how to think big about professional goals, take control of one's career, and build a reputation that opens doors. The book emphasizes the importance of differentiating oneself, embracing unique strengths, and maintaining a consistent narrative throughout the career journey.
Stand out
How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It
Dorie Clark
In 'Stand Out', Dorie Clark provides a practical and accessible guide for becoming a thought leader. The book emphasizes the importance of identifying and developing a unique idea, building an expert niche, and creating a community around your vision. Clark draws on interviews with over fifty thought leaders across various fields, including business, genomics, and urban planning, to illustrate how anyone can achieve success through hard work and the right strategies. The book offers step-by-step advice on leveraging existing networks, communicating your message, and inspiring others to embrace your vision, making it an essential resource for those seeking to make a significant impact in their careers and beyond.
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
The ONE Thing 
