You Are Not So Smart

272 - Quit! - Annie Duke (rebroadcast)

Oct 29, 2023

59:24

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Annie Duke, author of Quit: The power of knowing when to walk away, discusses the importance of quitting and decision making, the benefits of therapy, the game 'katamari,' and the difficulty of separating identity from beliefs.

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Quitting is a valuable skill that enables individuals to recognize when something is no longer worthwhile and switch to a more fulfilling or productive path.

Quitting and grit should be viewed as two sides of the same coin, with quitting enabling individuals to refocus their efforts on worthwhile pursuits and achieve their goals more effectively.

Approaching goals with flexibility and being open to adjusting or quitting if necessary is important to align with changing circumstances or priorities and avoid persisting in unproductive paths.

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The Value of Quitting in Decision Making

Quitting is a valuable skill in decision making as it allows one to react to a changing landscape. Whether it is a job, project, or relationship, the option to quit enables individuals to recognize when something is not worthwhile and switch to a more fulfilling or productive path. The focus should be on weighing the benefits and costs of the pursuit rather than holding onto something that no longer serves its purpose. By having a hierarchy of goals and considering the long-term perspective, individuals can make more informed decisions about when to quit and redirect their efforts.

Success requires being a good quitter

01:22

Trust and Consistency Override Rationality

01:03

Setting Loss Limits for Better Decision Making

01:18

Introduction

2min

An Exciting Announcement for New Connections

2min

Importance of Quitting and Decision Making

27min

Benefits of Therapy and Overcoming Internal Barriers

6min

The Game of 'Katamari' and Quitting

18min

Identity and Other Impediments

10min

Expressing Gratitude and Sponsor Ad for Nexus Hair Products

3min

I recently sat down for a live event and Q&A with the great Annie Duke to discuss her new book, Quit: The power of knowing when to walk away. This episode is the audio from that event. Quit is all about how to develop a very particular skill: how to train your brain to make it easier to know which goals and plans are worth sticking to and which are not.

In Quit, Duke teaches you how to get good at quitting. Drawing on stories from elite athletes like Mount Everest climbers, founders of leading companies like Stewart Butterfield, the CEO of Slack, and top entertainers like Dave Chappelle, Duke explains why quitting is integral to success, as well as strategies for determining when to hold em, and when to fold em, that will save you time, energy, and money.

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