Alex Hantruitz: Sir James Dyson spent 15 years creating 5,000 failed vacuum prototypes. He says just because someone has succeeded at something by persevering doesn't mean that if you persevere, you'll succeed. We need to think about quitting in different ways and make some estimate of the chances that you'll actually be able to succeedGiven the cost that you'll have to bear then decide whether that's worth it.
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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