• Quit

  • The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
  • By: Annie Duke
  • Narrated by: Annie Duke
  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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Quit

By: Annie Duke
Narrated by: Annie Duke
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Learn when to grit, and when to quit.

We are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away?

Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success. She provides clear strategies for working out when to cut your losses from a business product that isn't working, a relationship turned toxic or a career that won't take you where you want to go.

You'll learn how to spot the blocks to good quitting behaviour—escalation commitment, desire for certainty and the status quo bias—and also how to use tools like quitting contracts, flexible goal-setting and premortems to help you quit cleanly and confidently.

Whether you're facing a make-or-break business decision, a life-altering personal choice or simply wanting to take more control of your life, Quit provides a toolkit for change to help you make the best next move.

©2022 Annie Duke (P)2022 Penguin Audio

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This is a world changing book

It's been one of the books, I came across and I'm happy I have purchase It when was available at the library where I used to go.

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Sound counter to just keep going

Great story telling of compelling data. Useful to help build more decision making skills beyond zero sum outcomes. Expected value is helpful way to measure effort. Annie Duke proves we can let go of pursuits even if they’ve cost us a lot.

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