Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away

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‘Brilliant and entertaining’ Daniel Kahneman | ‘Quit what you are doing right now and read this’ Richard Thaler | ‘Engrossing, important, and grounded in science’ Katy MilkmanWhat if the secret to success is not just hard work, but knowing when to change track?In this game-changing guide, decision-making expert Annie Duke shows why quitting what holds you back is essential for success. Drawing on new research and fascinating examples, this book offers practical strategies and explains:Why it’s so hard to walk awayHow to identify when it’s best to persevere or pivotHow quitting on time often feels like quitting too earlyPacked with insights from athletes, start-up founders and entertainers, Quit breaks down the mental model that keeps us from walking away and provides a toolkit for quitting anything – a career, a marriage, an investment – at the perfect time.

Additional information

Weight 0.233 kg
Dimensions 2.1 × 12.8 × 19.9 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

336

Publisher

Year Published

2023-9-21

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

152914616X

About The Author

ANNIE DUKE is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant in the decision-making space. As a former professional poker player, Annie won more than $4 million in tournament poker before retiring from the game in 2012. She is the cofounder of The Alliance for Decision Education, a nonprofit whose mission is to improve lives by empowering students through decision skills education.

Review Quote

This brilliant and entertaining book documents a major flaw in human actions and decisions: the bias against quitting. I learned a lot from its compelling tales of failures and sound recommendations. You will too

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Every business school has a course in starting new businesses, but few have a course in shutting them down at the right time. This book fills that gap with brilliant new insights and fantastic stories. Quit what you are doing right now and start reading this book