293. Quit with Annie Duke

Published: March 8, 2023, 9:58 a.m.

Quitting is often viewed as a sign of failure, but in some cases, it might be the best decision. Whether it's quitting a bad habit, a job, or an unhealthy relationship, it is always important to know when to call it quits.\n\nAnnie Duke, an expert in decision-making and author of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, inspires us to feel empowered and proud when we choose to quit. She encourages us to embrace the freedom and opportunity that comes with knowing when to let go and move on to something better. So, let us be bold and confident in our choices to quit, and relish the journey of growth and self-discovery that follows.\n\nListen and Learn:\xa0\n\nAnnie\u2019s thoughts on Tom Brady's repeated retirements\n\nWhy is there such a stigma around quitting\n\nDefining expected value decisions\n\nHow to wisely use expected value decisions\xa0\n\nThe sunk cost fallacy and some ways that we can manage this\n\nAsso Teller\u2019s monkeys and pedestals tool for quitting\xa0\n\nGrowth mindset and quitting goals\n\n\nResources:\xa0\n\nLearn more about Annie\u2019s work on her website: https://www.annieduke.com/\n\n\nGet your copy of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593422991\n\n\n\nAlliance for Decision Education: https://www.annieduke.com/the-alliance-for-decision-education/\n\n\nConnect with Annie on Twitter or Instagram\n\n\n\nAbout Annie Duke\nAnnie is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, and a former professional poker player who is the only woman to have won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. Annie\u2019s previous book, Thinking in Bets, is a national bestseller, and her latest book Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away is, in our humble opinion, nothing short of transformative. We are here to discuss Quit today.\xa0\n\nRelated Episodes:\xa0\n211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz\n200. Growing Grit with Angela Duckworth\n291. Finding Freedom From Regret with Robert Leahy\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices