How do you know when it's time to quit something versus powering through challenges? Former professional poker player turned decision strategist Annie Duke reveals when perseverance leads to ruin versus success. Though quitting has a bad reputation, Annie explains why it's a critical skill for making the best choices when goals don't go as planned.

Learn:

• Why uncertainty makes decisions hard - you can't predict luck or know all the facts upfront
• How discovering new information can show you need to change course
• Why people who "grit it out" often end up in dire straits
• How to quit sooner before reaching rock bottom
• Why quitting feels so emotionally difficult
• How to read signals that it's time to change direction

Annie's insight comes from her background as a world-champion poker player who has won millions of dollars, making strategic decisions under extreme pressure. This eye-opening conversation will teach you to embrace quitting as a powerful tool for achieving your goals. Tune in now to learn when to persevere versus pivot.

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Quotable moments:

"When you make a decision. You have two things working against you, both of which have to do with uncertainty." - Annie Duke

"Quitting is the thing that allows us to then get off of that course, right?" - Annie Duke

"The hero of the story is, you know, Rob Hall, who gets up to the mountain at two, at the summit, at two, and then waits for Doug Hansen, both of whom perish." - Annie Duke

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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