Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke (English) Paperback B

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Quit by Annie Duke 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*CKBrilliant and entertaining Daniel Kahneman | Quit what you are doing right now and read this Richard Thaler | Engrossing, important, and grounded in science Katy MilkmanWhat 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 its so hard to walk awayHow to identify when its best to persevere or pivotHow quitting on time often feels like quitting too earlyPacked 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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. Review This brilliant and entertaining book documents a major flaw in human actions and decisions: the bias against quitting. I learned a lot from its compelling tales of failures and sound recommendations. You will too * Daniel Kahneman, author of THINKING, FAST AND SLOW *Every business school has a course in starting new businesses, but few have a course in shutting them down at the right time. This book fills that gap with brilliant new insights and fantastic stories. Quit what you are doing right now and start reading this book * Richard Thaler, coauthor of NUDGE *Illuminating, easily digestible... she neatly summarizes social-science research from psychologist Daniel Kahneman, economist Richard Thaler and others that helps explain our seemingly irrational behavior when it comes to persisting and even escalating our commitment in the face of losing propositions * Wall Street Journal *Engrossing, important, and grounded in science, Quit is a gem that will allow you to navigate the world more effectively * Katy Milkman, author of HOW TO CHANGE *A game-changing book of strategy from a world-class thinker on risk and decision-making * Shane Parrish, host of The Knowledge Project podcast *Offers a wealth of knowledge to help you figure out when to persist and when to pull the plug * Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of THINK AGAIN *Quit is the rare book that is both a page-turner and a legitimately important contribution. If youve never thought of quitting as a competitive advantage before, prepare to be enlightened * David Epstein, bestselling author of RANGE *There arent many times you will say, "this book changed my life." This is one of them * Seth Godin *Only a poker player could write this classic book on when--and more importantly how--to fold a bad hand in business, investing, relationships and life * Ryan Holiday, author of COURAGE IS CALLING *The opposite of a great virtue is also a virtue. And Quit is the perfect dialectical complement to Grit. Weave these two virtues into your character and live a much more fulfilling life * Philip Tetlock, author of SUPERFORCASTING *Quitting is not just an art; its also a science - and there is no one so uniquely suited to teach us both as Annie Duke * Brian Christian, coauthor of ALGORITHMS TO LIVE BY *You wont want to quit reading this book, both because it is such a rewarding read and also because its lessons are so important, useful, and memorable. * Don Moore, author of PERFECTLY CONFIDENT *Not since Kenny Rogers has an expert storyteller so clearly demonstrated the importance of knowing when to hold em and when to fold em, nor presented a clearer strategy to determine when, instead of merely walking away, its time to run * David McRaney, author of HOW MINDS CHANGE * Details ISBN152914616X Author Annie Duke Publisher Ebury Publishing Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 152914616X ISBN-13 9781529146165 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-09-21 UK Release Date 2023-09-21 Pages 336 Imprint Ebury Edge Subtitle The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-09-21 NZ Release Date 2023-09-21 DEWEY 158.1 Alternative 9781529192315 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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