Rufus Griskam: John Tasky spent years training for this day. But when he sees expedition leader Rob Hall heading toward him, John makes up his mind. When we tell stories of adversity, we tend to focus on those who go for broke. Meanwhile, John and Lou, they abandoned their quest for the summit and lived.
In “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away,” cognitive scientist turned professional poker player turned bestselling author Annie Duke says mastering the art of quitting is the key to making smart decisions.
(This episode originally aired in October 2022.)
Host: Rufus Griscom
Guest: Annie Duke
Executive Producer: Caleb Bissinger
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