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Quitting Can Be The Right Survival Choice
- Quitting can be life-saving when situational rules indicate clear danger, as with Everest turnaround times.
- Culture often celebrates fatal perseverance while ignoring the merit of walking away early.
Grit Isn't Always The Answer
- We overvalue grit because popular narratives simplify perseverance into an unconditional virtue.
- The real decision is symmetric: choosing to persevere is the same as choosing not to quit.
From Academia To Poker By Necessity
- Annie Duke left an academic path due to illness and started playing poker on her brother's suggestion.
- That temporary choice turned into an 18-year career that shaped her views on quitting and decision-making.