How to Play the Long Game

Written By Lauren Tilden

Wow, did this one land.

This month’s Making Good Book Club pick is The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World by Dorie Clark. If last month’s book (Tiny Experiments) helped us make quick progress, The Long Game invites us to zoom all the way out—and think in years, not days.

In a world obsessed with overnight success and hustle culture, this book is a breath of fresh air. It’s packed with practical strategies for creating white space, setting meaningful goals, and sticking with what matters—even when things feel slow or uncertain.

Charelle and I dig into how this long-term lens can radically reshape the way you run your business (and live your life). If you’ve ever wondered “Is this even working?” or felt pulled in a million directions, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and keep moving toward the future you actually want.

What’s included in this episode:

  • Why white space and saying “no” are essential for long-term success

  • How to protect your calendar with simple guardrails

  • The concept of “optimizing for interesting” (especially helpful for ADHD brains!)

  • The Four Waves: Learning, Creating, Connecting, and Reaping

  • Strategic patience, failure tolerance, and long-haul networking

  • How to savor your progress—even when you’re not “there” yet

  • And much more

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Lauren Tilden
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