HBR IdeaCast / Episode 883

Grit Is Good. But Quitting Can Be, Too.

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A conversation with a former professional poker player about changing our decision-making process.

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November 08, 2022

From politics to sports to business, we tend to glorify those who persevere, show grit, never give up. But former professional poker player and consultant Annie Duke argues that there is also great value in quitting — whether it’s a project, job, career, or company. She walks us through the biases that keep us stuck in the status quo even when other paths would be more fruitful and explains how to make better decisions. Duke is the author of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.

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