The ONE Thing 489. How to Win The Long Game (When Everyone Else Plays Short) with Dorie Clark
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Jan 27, 2025 
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.
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.
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.
