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ReThinking65: Former Poker Pro Annie Duke: Quitting is OK

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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 degree in that field from the University of Pennsylvania but decided to quit just short of becoming a PhD. She tells this story in “Quit,” providing yet another illustration of how and when to decide to stop doing what you are doing and find another plan.

I found Annie’s personal story to be one of the highlights of the book as it provides a rare opportunity for the reader to get to know the author and how she thinks when focusing on her own life choices. I, for one, find it much more impactful when an expert tells me not what they recommend I do but rather what they themselves have done when facing decisions that are similar to my own.

 “I, for one, find it much more impactful when an expert tells me not what they recommend I do but rather what they themselves have done when facing decisions that are similar to my own.”

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