My guest today is making her third appearance on the podcast. That’s, in part, because I think she’s one of the best writers around. As I say in today’s episode: when I first hear she’s got something new coming out, I always look forward to it (and I’ve never been disappointed). Clark-Episode-389.png?ssl=1"> I’m talking, of course, about Dorie Clark. She’s a consultant and keynote speaker who teaches executive education at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. In her new book titled The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short Term World, Dorie says much of the pressure in our culture pushes us toward doing what is easy, what’s guaranteed, or what looks glamorous in the moment. Dorie argues for doing small things over time to achieve our goals – and being willing to keep at them, even when they seem pointless, boring, or hard. I’ve loved every one of her books, including this one, and I think you will too. I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Dorie and her work. For a summary, just keep scrolling. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Dorie and I chat about: * The concept of strategic patience and how to make it work for you* Why, for many of us, our jam-packed calendars are a prison of our own making* Her framework for identifying the goals you should be setting for yourself* And lots more… Order Dorie’s New Book You can order your copy of The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short Term World right now! Consider Ordering My New Book Too! Purchase a copy of my new book Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. You can also download the introduction and first chapter for free! Dorie in Action Books (and Authors) Dorie Recommends The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith FerrazziThe books of