So, you’ve been feeling that push for a change, but how do you make that big move without feeling totally lost or worried about what’s next? It’s a big step, and the fear of not knowing what will happen is totally real. That’s why Annie Duke‘s amazing book, “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away,” is so important. She says that a lot of times, we stick with things (like jobs!) for too long, and because of that, we miss out on much better chances. Annie would tell you to stop trying to know exactly what will happen in the future. Instead, she says to start “Thinking in Bets.” Think about it like this: life is full of surprises, just like a game where you can’t see all the cards. Even when you make the best choice you can, things might still not go perfectly, because that’s just how life works sometimes.
So, instead of getting super worried about a perfect future (which doesn’t exist!), Annie suggests focusing on making the best choice right now. How do you do that? By guessing what’s most likely to happen. For example, what’s the chance that if you change jobs, you’ll be happier? What’s the chance your current situation will get better if you stay.
The key is to separate how good your decision was from how good the outcome ends up being. You might make a really good decision based on all the information you have, even if things don’t turn out exactly as you hoped. By doing this, you can free yourself from being frozen by fear. You learn the real power of knowing when it’s time to walk away and try something new, giving yourself the best possible chance for happiness.
So, if you’re feeling stuck, remember Annie Duke’s powerful message: you have the power to decide when to quit, and that decision can be your biggest step towards something great.
