Quit

Resumen del libro

Discover 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.

Biografía del autor

Annie Duke es una experta en la toma de decisiones inteligentes, con una destacada carrera en el póquer profesional y como autora y oradora pública.<br> Ha ganado importantes torneos, incluyendo la Serie Mundial de Póquer y el Campeonato Nacional de Heads-Up de NBC. Además, ha recaudado millones para causas benéficas y cofundado organizaciones enfocadas en el desarrollo de habilidades de pensamiento crítico y toma de decisiones en jóvenes.<br> Es fundadora de How I Decide, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que busca incentivar una mejor toma de decisiones y el pensamiento crítico en adolescentes.