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Sacrificing for the long game

If I had my choice between you agreeing with me in the short term, and agreeing with me in the long term, then I will always pick the long term.

Of course my ego wants both, but if you disagree with me in the short term? I can take that. I am focused on playing a longer game.

That’s where I want you to focus too. Long games sometimes require short term decisions that don’t make immediate sense. These decisions may feel like a waste of time, or a waste of money.

But, if we are focused on the long game and making today’s decisions from a long game perspective, then we are setting ourselves up for enduring success, not fleeting achievement.

Agree with me later.

by Jonathan

Jonathan Wilson is the CEO of Sandcastle, a leadership training and development consultancy. He frequently speaks and writes about building high performance teams. Jonathan regularly presents his latest findings and insights to business and government leaders at local, state, and national association events (both in-person and virtual). His first book, Future Leader: Rebooting Leadership to Win the Millennial and Tech Future is available now.

Tagged: Leadership

Published on: September 10, 2019

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