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Nov 2022
28m 42s

Grit Is Good. But Quitting Can Be, Too.

Harvard Business Review
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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 wo ... Show More
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