Lou is stuck above 28,000 feet behind a group of climbers who are making excruciatingly slow progress. When Lou left camp 13 hours ago, his expedition leader told him that today's turnaround time was 1 p.m. That means no matter where he is on the mountain, when the clock strikes one, he has to head back down. "I looked at my watch and I had a sick feeling inside of myself," says Lou.
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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