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#373 Ask the Expert: Failure

Squiggly Careers

CHAPTER

Persistence vs. Knowing When to Give Up

This chapter delves into the tension between persistence and knowing when to give up, highlighting the importance of judgment and seeking help from others. Through examples of Sarah Blakely and a PhD student, it explores the concept of squiggly careers and the role of data points in determining career paths.

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