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The Daily Stoic
Annie Duke on Knowing When to Quit
Oct 19, 2022
Annie Duke, a former professional poker player and bestselling author, shares insights from her new book, *Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away*. She discusses the importance of recognizing when to quit in order to align with personal beliefs and pursue bigger goals. Duke debunks the stigma surrounding quitting, emphasizing it as a strategic tool rather than a failure. The conversation also explores emotional attachments that complicate decision-making, urging listeners to embrace the courage to let go and redirect their efforts toward more fulfilling pursuits.
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- Quitting can be courageous when it serves a greater purpose beyond fear of failure.
- Emotional attachment and sunk cost fallacy hinder our ability to quit ineffective pursuits.
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Courageous Act of Quitting in Face of High Stakes
Quitting is often viewed as a cowardly act, but it can be deeply courageous, especially when the stakes are high. Knowing when to walk away from a situation, belief, or pursuit that is not serving its purpose requires bravery to accept failure, admit mistakes, and take the loss.
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