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Quit

The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
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Quit by Annie Duke explores the power of knowing when to give up and strategically quit in personal and professional life. Through insights and research, the book encourages readers to overcome the stigma of quitting and make better decisions for long-term success and fulfilment.
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You might like this book if you’re interested in improving your decision-making skills by learning when to walk away. Packed with insights from psychology and real-world examples, it offers practical advice for anyone who wants to maximise success and manage risk in both personal and professional life.

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US Bestselling author, cognitive psychologist and former professional poker player Annie Duke 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*ck.

Brilliant and entertaining – Daniel Kahneman | Quit what you are doing right now and read this – Richard Thaler | Engrossing, important, and grounded in science – Katy Milkman

What 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 away
  • How to identify when it's best to persevere or pivot
  • How quitting on time often feels like quitting too early

Packed 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.

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Quit by Annie Duke is praised for addressing the human tendency to resist quitting through compelling narratives and intelligent recommendations. Reviewers highlight its relevance to business and personal decision-making, emphasizing its grounding in social science research and practical advice. The book is considered both entertaining and transformative, offering significant insights on the strategic value of knowing when to quit.

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ISBN: 9781529146165

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Edge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 336

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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.

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