Quit

The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away

Quit
Annie Duke
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Paperback
h234 x 153mm - 336pg
6 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781529146158
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US bestselling author, cognitive psychologist and former professional poker player on the power of knowing when and how to cut your losses, for fans of THINK AGAIN, SWITCH and THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CKDiscover 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.
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 * 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 * 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 * A game-changing book of strategy from a world-class thinker on risk and decision-making * Shane Parrish, host of The Knowledge Project podcast * 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 * 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 * There aren' t many times you will say, "this book changed my life. " This is one of them * Seth Godin * 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 * 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 * Quitting is not just an art; it' s also a science - and there is no one so uniquely suited to teach us both as Annie Duke * Brian Christian, coauthor of ALGORITHMS TO LIVE BY * You won' t want to quit reading this book, both because it is such a rewarding read and also because its lessons are so important, useful, and memorable. * Don Moore, author of PERFECTLY CONFIDENT * Not since Kenny Rogers has an expert storyteller so clearly demonstrated the importance of knowing when to hold ' em and when to fold ' em, nor presented a clearer strategy to determine when, instead of merely walking away, it' s time to run * David McRaney, author of HOW MINDS CHANGE *
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.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781529146158
Published: 6 Oct 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ebury Edge
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 234mm
Width: 153mm
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 409g
Pages: 336

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