Quitting is not always a bad thing. In fact, it can actually help you progress faster towards your goals. The problem is that we often quit too late because we fear uncertainty. However, if we establish criteria for when to quit in advance, we increase the chances of making the right decision. These criteria, or 'kill criteria', can help us recognize when persisting is no longer in our best interest. For example, if you're in a job without advancement opportunities, set milestones and commit to searching for a new job if you miss them. And if you're struggling with decision-making, it can be beneficial to seek an outside perspective. So remember, quitting at the right time can actually be a smart move.
Sometimes it seems that all we do in life is make decisions, and yet it’s a surprisingly difficult skill to master. How do you get good at deciding? To answer that question, we’re calling in the pros: Annie Duke, Eric Johnson, Hasard Lee, Abby Davisson, Myra Strober, and Steven Johnson. They’re ex-poker players, business school professors, fighter pilots, and science journalists — and together, they’re going to share a whole bunch of tools you can use to improve your decision-making capabilities.
First up is cognitive scientist turned poker player turned decision strategist Annie Duke to share a few key insights from her recent book “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.”
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