#461: If You Want Lasting Success, Step Up Your (Long) Game

Published: May 17, 2022, 7:01 a.m.

b'This strategy has been used for centuries by the most brilliant minds in business\\nIn a world where most people play the short game, playing the long game offers a big advantage because it ensures your success as an entrepreneur for your entire career.\\xa0\\nIf you ask me, that sounds pretty great. So, why doesn\\u2019t everybody do it?\\nThe reason why so many entrepreneurs forgo playing the long game (or completely fail at it) is because it\\u2019s not exactly easy to do. It takes patience, hard work, and the right mindset in order to master it. Plus, it requires long-term consistency and dedication, which -- let\\u2019s face it -- doesn\\u2019t sound very exciting, and it\\u2019s certainly not sexy.\\xa0\\nBut I\\u2019m here to tell you that it works. This has been one of the keys to my own success in business, despite the fact that it doesn\\u2019t come naturally to me.\\xa0\\nYes, friend, I\\u2019m not ashamed to admit that sometimes I get distracted by shiny short-term outcomes, and let my emotions get the best of me when challenges arise or when I feel the overwhelming pressure to stay ahead of the curve.\\nThat\\u2019s why I constantly remind myself that there\\u2019s a reason why it\\u2019s said that success is a marathon, not a sprint. It\\u2019s because the long game is a time-tested strategy that has been used for centuries by the most brilliant minds in business.\\nIn this episode, I not only share how playing the long game can help you get ahead in business, but the mindset you need in order to play the game correctly.\\nYou\\u2019ll hear:\\n\\nWhat to tell yourself when you want to give up completely\\n\\nHow to use your failures to help push you forward\\n\\nWhy setting long-term goals is key, and can help you win the game\\n\\nExamples of how the long game has gotten me through challenges in my business\\n\\nAlright, friend. I hope that you enjoy this episode, and after listening to it, you\\u2019ll be in-it-to-win-it, for the long haul.\\nHere\\u2019s a glance at this episode...\\n\\n[05:45] Playing the long game is all about your mindset, especially when things don\'t work out the way that you want them to.\\xa0\\n\\n[11:32] If you\'re playing the long game, then a failure should just be your opportunity to fix something or make it better.\\xa0\\n\\n[12:31] Don\'t be afraid to set audacious long-term goals. With a 3-year plan, you will show up differently versus a 6-month plan.\\xa0\\n\\n[14:21] Sometimes it takes a while to achieve the benchmarks and goals that you set for your business. It might be much longer than you thought it would take.\\n\\n[18:13]\\xa0You launch, you learn, you tweak, and then you repeat. This is a formula for success!\\n\\n[19:58] You are no longer allowed to have that conversation in your head that you\'re going to give up or jump ship!\\n\\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \\u201cWrite a Review.\\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\\nAlso, if you haven\\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\\u2019re not following, there\\u2019s a good chance you\\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!'