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S27 E1: “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away” by Annie Duke

Jul 31, 2023
10:59

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  • Strategic quitting at the right time can lead to better outcomes by avoiding sunk cost fallacies.
  • Seeking external perspectives from a 'quitting coach' can provide valuable insights for making difficult quitting decisions.

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Strategic Quitting for Success

Annie Duke, a former professional poker player turned corporate coach, emphasizes the importance of strategic quitting in decision-making. Contrary to the negative connotation associated with quitting, Duke highlights that knowing when to walk away can lead to better outcomes. She explains that sticking to losing endeavors like dead-end jobs or toxic relationships hinders progress, while quitting at the right time accelerates growth. Duke suggests setting 'kill criteria' or benchmarks for recognizing when to quit, enabling individuals to make smarter choices and avoid sunk cost fallacies.

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