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Why do we make the choices we do? Most progress is stalled not by a lack of effort, but by the invisible scripts and unconscious patterns that drive our decision-making. The Long Game is a space for clear thinking in a noisy world, designed for those who prioritize sustainable growth over manufactured urgency.
I’m Luke Hockborn, and I deconstruct the mechanics of momentum, behavior, and first-principles thinking—specifically for the business of life and work.
We bypass the "hacks" and performative motivation of the hustle economy to focus on cognitive architecture. This isn’t about moving faster; it’s about seeing the board more clearly. If you are building something that matters and you value discipline over hype, this is your sounding board for the long-term perspective.
No shortcuts. No manufactured urgency. Just the mental models required to play the Long Game.
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How to Rewrite Your Mindset: Stop Letting Your Past Control Your Present
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May 25, 2026 |
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The Outsourced Mind — AI, Human Irrelevance & The Choice That Defines This Era
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May 19, 2026 |
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The Attention Debt – Why More Choice Made Us Less Certain
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May 12, 2026 |
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In a World Where You’re Accepted by Everyone—You’re Prioritised by No One
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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The Predictive Prison Called Your Mind – Why Your Truth is Killing Your Potential.
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Micro-Agency: The Only Freedom You Actually Have
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Safety Net Suicide Pact Keeping You Stuck
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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The High Price of a Wasted Winter
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Advice Trap: Who Are We to Figure This Out? - The Long Game's FIRST Q+A
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Ambition is Subtractive: The Hidden Price Tag of Your Potential
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Why You’re Sabotaging Your Future to Protect Your Past
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The Arrival Fallacy: Why Your Brain is Lying to You About the Finish Line
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Why We’re Obsessed With Optimisation (Without Knowing What We’re Optimising For)
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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The Illusion of Early Success
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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What Pressure Does to Good Judgment
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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When Opportunity Appears Random (But Isn’t)
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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“The Difference Between Wanting More and Being Ready For More”
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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“Why Urgency Feels Like Progress .. But Rarely Is”
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Jan 11, 2026 |