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Quit
- Author
- Annie Duke
- Narrator
- Annie Duke
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 4 October 2022
- Run Time
- 7 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Learn when to grit, and when to quit
We are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination, and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away?
Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success. She provides clear strategies for working out when to cut your losses from a business product that isn't working, a relationship turned toxic, or a career that won't take you where you want to go.
You'll learn how to spot the blocks to good quitting behaviour -- escalation commitment, desire for certainty and the status quo bias -- and also how to use tools like quitting contracts, flexible goal-setting and premortems to help you quit cleanly and confidently.
Whether you're facing a make-or-break business decision, a life-altering personal choice or simply wanting to take more control of your life, Quit provides a toolkit for change to help you make the best next move.
© Annie Duke 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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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
Daniel Kahneman, author of THINKING, FAST AND SLOW
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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
Richard Thaler, coauthor of NUDGE
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Illuminating, easily digestible... she neatly summarizes social-science research from psychologist Daniel Kahneman, economist Richard Thaler and others that helps explain our seemingly irrational behavior when it comes to persisting and even escalating our commitment in the face of losing propositions
Wall Street Journal
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Engrossing, important, and grounded in science, Quit is a gem that will allow you to navigate the world more effectively
Katy Milkman, author of HOW TO CHANGE
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A game-changing book of strategy from a world-class thinker on risk and decision-making
Shane Parrish, host of The Knowledge Project podcast
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Offers a wealth of knowledge to help you figure out when to persist and when to pull the plug
Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of THINK AGAIN
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Quit is the rare book that is both a page-turner and a legitimately important contribution. If you've never thought of quitting as a competitive advantage before, prepare to be enlightened
David Epstein, bestselling author of RANGE
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There aren't many times you will say, "this book changed my life." This is one of them
Seth Godin
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Only a poker player could write this classic book on when--and more importantly how--to fold a bad hand in business, investing, relationships and life
Ryan Holiday, author of COURAGE IS CALLING
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The opposite of a great virtue is also a virtue. And Quit is the perfect dialectical complement to Grit. Weave these two virtues into your character and live a much more fulfilling life
Philip Tetlock, author of SUPERFORCASTING
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Details
- Author
- Annie Duke
- Narrator
- Annie Duke
- Duration
- 7 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 October 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529193213
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Lifestyle and personal style guides, Management decision making, Humanistic psychology, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Learn when to grit, and when to quitWe are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination, and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away?Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success. She provides clear strategies for working out when to cut your losses from a business product that isn't working, a relationship turned toxic, or a career that won't take you where you want to go.You'll learn how to spot the blocks to good quitting behaviour -- escalation commitment, desire for certainty and the status quo bias -- and also how to use tools like quitting contracts, flexible goal-setting and premortems to help you quit cleanly and confidently.Whether you're facing a make-or-break business decision, a life-altering personal choice or simply wanting to take more control of your life, Quit provides a toolkit for change to help you make the best next move.© Annie Duke 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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