Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Long Arc Research and Legends
General Questions
What is Long Arc Research?
Long Arc Research is a platform dedicated to deep learning through the study of legendary founders and business leaders. We offer three platforms—Legends (available now), Latticework, and Mt. Rushmore (coming soon)—designed to help you think better, make wiser decisions, and develop deeper understanding.
What is Legends?
Legends is our flagship platform featuring comprehensive dossiers on history's most influential founders and executives. Each dossier combines deeply researched narratives, contextual marginalia, actionable playbooks, and a taxonomy of mental models and archetypes. It's designed for serious learners who want to understand not just what great leaders did, but how they thought.
How is this different from reading biographies?
While we draw heavily from primary sources and biographies, Legends goes deeper by: (1) Connecting patterns across different leaders through our taxonomy system, (2) Extracting actionable frameworks in our Playbooks, (3) Providing contextual marginalia that links decisions to broader principles, and (4) Focusing specifically on how people thought and made decisions, not just chronological life stories.
Who creates this content?
Our content is created by researchers, historians, and business strategists who are obsessed with understanding what makes extraordinary people extraordinary. Every dossier involves months of research through primary sources, biographies, letters, and historical documents.
Subscription & Pricing
What does a subscription include?
A subscription gives you unlimited access to all published Legends volumes, including complete narratives, marginalia, playbooks, and our full taxonomy of archetypes, disciplines, and mental models. New volumes are added regularly.
Is there a free trial?
Yes! We offer a 14-day free trial so you can explore Legends and see if it's right for you. No credit card required to start. Cancel anytime during the trial period with no charges.
Can I access some content for free?
Yes, we offer free preview access to select legend profiles and sample chapters. This gives you a taste of our approach and depth before subscribing.
How much does it cost?
Our subscription pricing is displayed on our pricing page. We offer monthly and annual plans, with annual plans providing significant savings. Check our current pricing atlongarcresearch.com/pricing.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. If you cancel, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. No refunds for partial months, but no penalties or fees for canceling.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) through our secure payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your payment information on our servers.
Content & Features
Which legends are currently available?
We currently have dossiers on legendary founders including Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller, Charlie Munger, and many others. Check our Legends homepage for the complete list of available and upcoming legends.
How often do you add new content?
We publish new volumes and chapters regularly. Each dossier requires significant research time—we prioritize depth and quality over speed. Subscribers receive email notifications when new content is published.
Can I suggest legends for future coverage?
Absolutely! We love hearing from our community about which founders and executives they'd like us to cover. Send your suggestions to suggestions@longarcresearch.com.
What are Playbooks?
Playbooks are actionable frameworks distilled from how specific leaders approached recurring challenges. For example, "Ford's Vertical Integration Playbook" or "Munger's Mental Models Checklist." They're designed to be practical tools you can apply to your own decisions.
What is the Taxonomy system?
Our Taxonomy system categorizes leaders by archetypes (e.g., "The Builder," "The Consolidator"), disciplines (e.g., capital allocation, product design), and recurring mental models. This helps you see patterns across different leaders and contexts, making the wisdom more transferable.
Can I download or print content?
Currently, all content is accessible through our web platform. We're exploring PDF downloads and print-friendly formats for subscribers. Stay tuned for updates.
Technical & Support
Which devices can I use?
Long Arc Research works on any device with a modern web browser—desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. We optimize the reading experience for all screen sizes.
Is there a mobile app?
Not yet, but our web platform is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. Native iOS and Android apps are on our roadmap for future development.
I'm having technical issues. How do I get help?
Contact our support team at support@longarcresearch.com or visit our contact page. We typically respond within 24 hours during business days.
How do you protect my privacy?
We take privacy seriously. We collect only the minimum data needed to provide our services, use encryption for all data transmission and storage, and never sell your information to third parties. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.
Still Have Questions?
We're here to help! If you didn't find the answer you're looking for, please contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.