Elevate with Robert Glazer Annie Duke on Thinking In Bets, Her Poker Career and Knowing When To Quit
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Sep 10, 2024 
Annie Duke, an author and former championship poker player with over $4 million in winnings, shares her insights on decision-making in uncertain environments. She discusses the balance of risk and reward, and how lessons from poker apply to everyday dilemmas. Duke emphasizes the importance of recognizing the right time to quit, challenging cultural beliefs about quitting versus commitment. With her background in cognitive psychology, she explores the value of mentorship over money, and how to navigate tough choices in both poker and life.
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Sources of Uncertainty
- Uncertainty in decision-making stems from luck and hidden information.
- Embrace uncertainty by assessing potential downsides and upsides.
Assess Downside vs. Upside
- Evaluate decisions by comparing downside potential to upside potential.
- Consider "free rolls" with limited downside and significant upside.
Perseverance vs. Quitting
- Our culture overemphasizes perseverance, hindering necessary quitting.
- The sunk cost fallacy makes us cling to failing endeavors due to prior investments.