Ep218: How to Know (Without a Doubt) If It’s Time to Quit | with Annie Duke

<p>Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?</p><p><a href="https://members.optimizeyourself.me/playlist?utm_campaign=Top_5_Custom_Playlist_CTA&utm_content=ep218&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_source=podcast&utm_term=link_01_top" rel="nofollow"><strong>→ Click here for your customized podcast playlist</strong></a></p><blockquote>&#34;Expected value is not just about money. It can be measured in health, well being, happiness, time, self-fulfillment, satisfaction in relationships or anything else that affects you.&#34;</blockquote><blockquote>- Annie Duke</blockquote><p><a href="https://www.annieduke.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Annie Duke</strong></a> is an author, speaker and a consultant in the decision-making space. And as a former professional poker player who has won $4 million in tournament poker, I’d say she has figured out a thing or two in regard to making decisions (especially under pressure). Her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Bets-Making-Smarter-Decisions/dp/0735216355" rel="nofollow"><strong>Thinking in Bets</strong></a>, is a national bestseller and today, we’re going to talk about her latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Power-Knowing-When-Walk/dp/0593422996/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away</strong></a>.</p><p>In our conversation, Annie and I talk about her unique approach to the concept of quitting, drawing from her study of cognitive psychology and experience in playing tournament poker. We talk about why people tend to default in making bad decisions, and how learning to quit can actually be one of the best avenues you can take on the road to success. Annie walks us through the specific techniques she teaches for the art of decision making, and how you can apply these to your life (and choices) moving forward.</p><p>If you feel uncertain on whether or not you should quit (whether that be a job, a relationship, a goal, or even