In a world dominated by short-term thinking and the 24-hour news cycle, it’s crucial to take a step back. By zooming out, we can see the bigger picture and recognize the value of thinking long-term. With The Long Game, a new column on Big Think from the investor Eric Markowitz of Nightview Capital, that’s exactly what we’ll do. Navigating our jobs as leaders and capital allocators requires deep strategic thinking and intellectual inquiry. So let’s take a moment to pause and consider the broader perspective. From the profound impacts of focus and deep work to the core principles of long-term compounding, The Long Game will offer both practical advice—and philosophical insights. Join us and get the clarity you seek in business, investing, and life.
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Essays on technology, long-term thinking, and endurance—plus occasional Outlast field reports from the field.
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As we crank up our search for more powerful AI, maybe we should slow down and reimagine the shape and language of intelligence itself.
Former tech founder Scott Britton wants to shatter the binary myth that separates driving ambition from inner development.
Andrew Markell — philosopher, martial artist, and CEO advisor — argues that true endurance comes from desire, ritual, and learning to evolve through chaos.
A conversation with investor and author Alex Morris on what Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger can teach us about focus, discipline, and building a life that lasts.
A conversation with Dr. Susan Schneider on the AI risks we’re not talking about and why the fixation on AGI is misplaced.
A dialogue with Angus Fletcher — author of the bestseller “Primal Intelligence” — exploring the unique engines of human progress.
Fund manager and writer John Candeto is on a mission to decode the hidden patterns that drive extraordinary outcomes.
The investment advisor and host of the Talking Billions podcast explores childhood curiosity, building networks through kindness, and more.
A conversation with the legendary VC on his latest book, his work at Techstars, and why “give first” is more than a motto — it’s a mindset.
A meditation on quantum physics, creative endurance, and the unseen forces that shape what lasts.
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The cofounders of think tank RethinkX are convinced that humanity is undergoing civilizational phase change.
What made Leonardo da Vinci last wasn’t magic — it was process — and his study of fluids can help us win the long game.
You no longer need an army of followers to stand out as a writer — “one great piece is all it takes,” says Perell.
In nature, business, and life, survival doesn’t belong to the optimized — it belongs to those with a built-in buffer.
Barry Ritholtz — market commentator, founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and podcast host — shares what really trips investors up.
Bestselling author Seth Godin urges us to rethink our definition of longevity — and to step back and measure what matters.
The history of catastrophe shows that true resilience comes not from restoration, but from reinvention.
Many expect AI to follow a familiar pattern — technological disruption followed by adaptation — but what are we losing in return?
Neuroscientist and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff discusses the lasting benefits of uncertainty, curiosity, and the experimental mindset.
Stockholm has been called a “unicorn factory” for its success with new businesses. A unique connection with sports philosophy helps explain why.