‘Yu need to be excellent at what you do. But you also need at bats, because random chance means that even excellent performers will ‘fail’ sometimes. You have to give yourself multiple chances to succeed, because over time, if you’re truly top-notch, you will.’
‘Always think broadly and identify multiple paths to your goal. One might not work out, but there are almost always other possibilities.’
‘Get started in a very small way. Any goal can feel overwhelming if you look at it in its totality. But you’ll create positive momentum if you start small and can see your success build.’
‘No one is going to hand you development opportunities on a platter. You need to seek them out proactively.’
‘The best time to test out new ideas is when you’re in a strong position- not when you’re in a weakend one and are desperate to find the ‘next thing.’ Start planning now!’
‘Most of us can identify great- or terrible-opportunities. It’s the middling ones that are harder. Push yourself to say yes only to things you’re excited about.’
‘Decide what to be bad at. You can’t do it all. In order to be great at something else, accept that you’ll be terrible at something else. Refusing to make that choice leads to mediocrity.’
‘Your personal goals need a long-term strategy.’
Source
Dorie Clark (2021). The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
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