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Annie regularly shares her insights and ideas through the media. Her latest book, Quit, has been featured in the Wall Street JournalThe 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.

Ep. 629: Annie Duke Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

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

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.

PODCAST: HBR On Strategy – 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.

HerMoney: QUIT: When Walking Away is the Best Thing

Excerpt: “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”  Many of us have heard that phrase at some point in our lives, and it’s a pretty good indicator of how we were raised to think about success. We’re told in school, in our jobs, and in relationships that we should stick

Money Mountaineering with Actuary Peter Neuwirth: Episode 7 with Annie Duke

A Note from Actuary and Author Peter Neuwirth, FSA, FCA — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Money Mountaineering, where for 30 minutes, financial experts help us answer the question: What’s your future worth? Meet our guest: Bestselling Author Annie Duke Today’s topic: When

The Spark: Annie Duke and Quitting

Annie Duke, ex-poker player and decision strategist, tells Helen Lewis why our inherent bias against quitting needs to be deconstructed, and how to spot when it is your best option https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001k7v2

ReThinking65: Former Poker Pro Annie Duke: Quitting is OK

EXCERPT: Probability, statistics and psychology While much of what Annie writes is based on her very solid understanding of probability, statistics and the theory of interest to evaluate the present value of alternative scenarios, what sets this book apart is her acumen as a cognitive psychologist. Annie earned a Master’s

NBIC: The Next Big Idea Club’s 2 Official Selections for Season 19

Breaking news from the Next Big Idea Club: Curators Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink have reviewed their list of seven season finalists and hand-picked their favorite nonfiction books of the season. Without further ado, the two can’t-miss reads of Season 19 are… Breaking news from the Next Big