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The Great Game Theory Guide: #18 — How To Develop a Winning “Long Game” When Meeting The Same Opponent Repeatedly
Using a self-confirming equilibrium to win every time
Skilled strategists often speak of the difficulty of developing a short or long game in dealing with competitive situations, or solving complex problems, or puzzles.
The term “short game” is usually associated with a phase in golf in which accuracy of direction and control of limited distance are factors of first importance. Often in life, when urgency and specificity is required one also needs a solid short game —the accuracy of direction and control of limited resources such as distance, space, and time
The long game, which is often associated with other sports especially team sports is concerned with having a long-term plan, long-term goals, or doing things now that set you up for the future. In the game of life the long game can have great importance in the arenas of sex, dating, creativity, business strategy, education, and financial planning.
Obviously, in life, various scenarios will require a short or long game.
In applied game theory, the more effectively and accurately you can predict what is likely to happen…
