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Why everything we’ve been taught about quitting is wrong — Annie Duke

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Oct 6, 2022
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ADVICE

Reframe Quitting As Strategic

  • Recognize quitting isn't always weakness; quitting at the product or project level can save time for higher-value work.
  • Use pivots intentionally instead of idolizing perpetual grit.
INSIGHT

Grit Can Be A Liability

  • Grit is necessary but not always good; it can make you persist at worthless projects.
  • Distinguish sticking because something is worthwhile versus sticking because you can endure hardship.
INSIGHT

Use Base Rates To Ground Judgments

  • Base rates tell you how often outcomes happen in a reference class and discipline biased judgments.
  • Use base rates to test whether your situation truly differs or is just an outlier belief.
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