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Episode 1561:

Nir Eyal explores why quitting the right way can be a secret weapon for success. By understanding when to pivot and when to persevere, he shows how strategic quitting can free us to focus on what truly matters, empowering us to excel without spreading ourselves too thin.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/being-good-quitter-makes-you-good/

Quotes to ponder:

"Quitting isn’t failing. It’s knowing what’s no longer worth pursuing."

"By quitting things that don’t work, we free ourselves to focus on what does."

"Sticking with something isn’t always the best choice; sometimes, quitting is the braver option."

Episode references:

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382

The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Teaches-Stick-Things/dp/1591841666

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