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Work On Your Game: Business Strategy & Execution

Work On Your Game: Business Strategy & Execution

When a Short-Term Win Costs You the Bigger Game [3795]

Work On Your Game: Business Strategy & Execution · Oct 4, 2026 · 20:09

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Closing the sale, winning the argument, or choosing the easiest option can feel like progress. What happens when that immediate win weakens the outcome you actually want?

I break down local versus global optimization and how to judge a decision across the whole system. Look beyond today's result to the effects on your business, relationships, health, and future opportunities.

Show Notes:

[02:57] Point 1: Local Wins Can Create Global Losses

[03:10] Example: A higher salary versus a better overall job

[04:48] Sales example: Closing now versus earning repeat business

[06:40] Point 2: The Long Game Requires A Different Thinking Process

[13:24] Point 3: You Always Want To Optimize For The Whole System

[14:20] Fitness instructors: Protecting your body and your business

[17:04] Story: Turning down cake at a birthday party

[18:54] Recap

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