Media
Annie regularly shares her insights and ideas through the media. Her latest book, Quit, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and on The Today Show, among other outlets. Take a look at some of her recent interviews on leading podcasts and publications, as well as pieces she has authored.
The Investor’s Podcast: The Art Of Decision Making w/ Annie Duke
Kyle Grieve chats with Annie Duke about her own story of quitting and how it helped sparked the idea for one of her books, the importance of base rates in helping us make better decisions, how to improve our investing processes when we have long feedback loops, the importance of
Deloitte Insights Magazine: The game-changing magic of knowing when to quit
In a world that champions hard work and perseverance as the keys to success, quitting is hard. Sometimes it feels downright shameful, especially when you’ve invested time, energy, or money into a decision. However, to become a smarter decision-maker, you need to master the art of quitting, argues Annie Duke.
Annie Duke on “In Good Company” Podcast: Quitting, Bill Gates, and Poker
Annie Duke: Quitting, Bill Gates, and poker In the face of tough decisions, we’re terrible quitters. And that is significantly holding us back. In this episode, Annie Duke blends her experience at the poker table with her academic background, offering unique insights into the human psyche, decision-making and quitting. ABOUT
Reason: “Quitting Is Totally Underrated”
Quitting is massively underrated, says Annie Duke, an author, psychologist, and former professional poker player who holds a bracelet from the 2004 World Series of Poker. Her latest book is Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away. Using examples ranging from Muhammad Ali’s refusal to retire from boxing earlier
X Talks with Annie Duke on Why Quitters Win
How can you tell the difference between a worthwhile challenge and a waste of time? World champion poker player and bestselling author Annie Duke returned to X to talk to us about the psychological barriers that prevent us from quitting pursuits that no longer serve us. Using analogies that spanned
Crowded Market Report: Annie Duke on Trading and The Mindset of Decision MakingCrowded Market Report:
A must-watch Crowded Market Report Interviews episode with Annie Duke, who provides thoughtful and valuable insight into the mindset of decision-making. Jason Shapiro discusses the psychology of trading, how to improve outcomes, and leverages his discussion with the newly graduated doctor of psychology. All viewers will have something to learn
WSJ: You’ve Never Had It So Good. That’s Why You’re Stuck.
How much would you be willing to pay to be happier in a certain area of your life? And, if you were considering entering into the same arrangement today, knowing all you know now, would you choose it? Behavioral scientists call this the endowment effect. Whether a coffee mug or
MarketWatch: ‘COVID isn’t done with us’: So why have so many people started rolling the dice?
“COVID deaths are actually worse now than when we were all freaking out about it in the first week of March 2020, but we’re habituated to it, so we tolerate the risk in a different way. It’s not scary to us anymore,” said Annie Duke, a former professional poker player,
The Provocateurs Podcast: Episode 15 w/Annie Duke — Playing your cards right
Former professional poker player Annie Duke is a master of decision making. In this Provocateurs podcast, hosted by Stuart Crainer of Thinkers50 and Steve Goldbach of Deloitte, she challenges us to examine our own biases and self-narratives to focus on the things we can control, in order to make better choices. By
San Diego Union-Tribune: Do you know when to quit? Some tips from a former pro poker player
EXCERPT: Duke offers three techniques. “Set intervals to rerun the cost-benefit analysis of your goal.” I am a sailor. The first rule is simple, when the wind shifts, turn the boat. “Add kill criteria to your goal.” Unless certain things happen by a certain time, then you need to stop.
CNBC: Don’t Think of Quitting as Failure, Says Bestselling Author: Highly Successful People Know When to Give Up
Quitting isn’t always a sign of defeat. Highly successful people often know exactly when to give up, according to bestselling author and former professional poker player Annie Duke. “Grit is great. Sometimes, you see something that other people don’t see,” Duke, a decision-making consultant, recently told the Harvard Business Review’s “On Strategy”
HBR On Strategy Podcast: Quitting Can Sometimes Be a Strategic Success
Quitting is often associated with failure — whether it’s a project, job, career, or company. But Annie Duke, an author and former professional poker champion, argues that quitting can sometimes be a strategic success. “Grit is great. Sometimes you see something that other people don’t see,” she tells IdeaCast host Alison Beard.
Overcoming Outcome Bias: How to Improve Learning & Decision Making – ft. Annie Duke & Övül Sezer
Outcome Bias is a common trap we all fall into, when we judge a decision based on the results, instead of looking at the process itself. This impacts learning, leadership, and decision making more than we realize. Annie Duke and Övül Sezer show us how to change that
MediaCat Magazine: Annie Duke: lessons in sticking and quittingMediaCat Magazine:
I have a friend who’s founder of a biotech start-up that’s run out of road and he knows it’s time to wind it up He’s ready to quit, the German investors are ready to quit, but the Korean investors are dragging their feet. Why? This morning, when we went to
What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away with Annie Duke
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who are facing make-or-break business decisions or life-altering life choices – quitting might just be your best option. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… There’s such a negative stigma about quitting in our societal viewpoint, but Annie says that this cultural perspective does not serve your best interest. Sometimes