Quit : The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away

　　人們總是說，成功的秘訣在於努力不懈、堅持再堅持，「放棄」則經常被視為是失敗的表現。然而如今，在這個變化快速的世界裡，真正重要的技能反而是知道何時該斷然捨棄舊路、快速改變前進的方向。
 
　　本書帶我們一探放棄的技藝──這個長期被低估的能力，並解析如何精進這項技巧。透過頂尖運動員、音樂家等專業人士的故事，杜克剖析為何學會放棄，對於獲得成功至關重要。她在本書中，針對何時該放棄不可行的產品、何時該終止一段有害的感情關係、何時該離開一份沒有發展性的工作，提供清楚明確的實踐方案。
 
　　在本書中，你會學習到辨識妨礙這些止損行為的障礙──包括承諾升級、現狀偏差等等，以及如何運用事前調查、彈性目標設定等工具，幫助你更有自信地做出止損決策。無論你正面臨商場或個人生活的關鍵抉擇時刻，本書都是你不能錯過的實用工具！(文/博客來編譯)

　　Learn when to grit, and when to quit

　　We are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination, and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away?

　　Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success. She provides clear strategies for working out when to cut your losses from a business product that isn't working, a relationship turned toxic, or a career that won't take you where you want to go.

　　You'll learn how to spot the blocks to good quitting behaviour -- escalation commitment, desire for certainty and the status quo bias -- and also how to use tools like quitting contracts, flexible goal-setting and premortems to help you quit cleanly and confidently.

　　Whether you're facing a make-or-break business decision, a life-altering personal choice or simply wanting to take more control of your life, Quit provides a toolkit for change to help you make the best next move.