The Art of Ending Things

Business leaders losing millions of pounds on unsuccessful apps or products often hesitate to abandon them. Governments bogged down in conflicts hope that a new strategy will bring victory. And we ourselves often cling to relationships or careers that no longer serve us. The reason? According to Annie Duke, we have trouble deciding to quit something that isn't working, which holds us back significantly. In her book, Quit, Duke shows how to learn to quit properly. She uses examples from elite athletes, such as Mount Everest climbers, founders of successful companies like Stewart Butterfield of Slack, and artists like Dave Chappelle.   She explains that quitting is key to success and offers methods for deciding when to persevere and when to give up, saving you time, energy, and money. You'll learn to understand the quitting paradox, identify the forces that prevent you from making the right decision to quit, and how to make better decisions based on expected value and other strategies. This book is for anyone facing an important decision or life change and will help them take the best next step.