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Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world. She teaches at Duke University, and her new book is called The Long Game.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. If you want to build strong relationships with people, especially with higher profile people, you should not ask for a favor for at least a year; otherwise, they may view it as you just using them.

2. Optimize for interesting - that will help you keep moving.

3. Often many people are giving up too soon; be strategically patient, place your bet and be aware that the results may not come for a while; be willing to persevere while waiting.

The Long Game Assessment – Your career needs a long-term strategy. Visit and download your FREE Long Game self-assessment! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2021 but is no longer an active offer.)

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