Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away | Annie Duke

Why it is included: In a stable world, "Grit" is a virtue.

In a volatile world, it can be a death sentence. Annie Duke, a former poker champion and decision scientist, argues that we are biologically wired for the "Sunk Cost Fallacy"—we cling to bad jobs, bad systems, and bad strategies simply because we have already invested in them.

Transition requires Pivoting, not just persistence.

Duke teaches the "Kill Switch" skill: the ability to recognize early when a path is no longer viable and to cut losses fast.

It reframes quitting not as failure, but as a high-speed decision tool essential for preserving resources for the right opportunities.