Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away

Why I recommend it

Duke makes a practical case for knowing when to stop. She explains how past effort and our sense of identity can keep us attached after the situation has changed.

What it changed in my thinking

Deciding in advance what would make us stop can help when emotions and investment are running high.

Who it’s useful for

Anyone weighing whether to keep going with a difficult commitment.

A tension or limitation

A setback doesn’t always mean it’s time to quit. Some worthwhile work takes longer to show results.