Stuart Butterfield realized that despite having six million dollars in the bank, he would be wasting his employees' time if he didn't stop. He decided to shut down Slack and launch a new product called searchable log of all company knowledge - an acronym for Slack. "I love the game, but not enough people are willing to play it a lot," says Butterfield.
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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