
a book
Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away
Annie Duke · 2022 · 217 pages
'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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Michael Mauboussin
“Quit, by @AnnieDuke, is a great book that I recommend highly. I learned a lot reading it, and picked up useful tidbits even in areas of discussion that were familiar to me. A better understanding of quitting is valuable in nearly all domains.”↗

Greg Sankey
“I just read QUIT: The Power Of Knowing When To Walk Away by @AnnieDuke. This is the second @AnnieDuke book for me…the first was THINKING IN BETS an ENORMOUSLY helpful book during 2020 COVID decision-making! “Contrary to popular belief, winners quit a lot. That’s how they win.””↗

R Balakrishnan
“@_prashantnair When you are ahead, many choose to quit. When you are behind, you continue, hoping to hit the sweet spot. So read a delightful book "Quit" by Annie Duke”↗