Quit

Author: Annie Duke
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593423003
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
From the bestselling author of Thinking in Bets comes a toolkit for mastering the skill of quitting to achieve greater success Business leaders, with millions of dollars down the drain, struggle to abandon a new app or product that just isn’t working. Governments, caught in a hopeless conflict, believe that the next tactic will finally be the one that wins the war. And in our own lives, we persist in relationships or careers that no longer serve us. Why? According to Annie Duke, in the face of tough decisions, we’re terrible quitters. And that is significantly holding us back. In Quit, Duke teaches you how to get good at quitting. Drawing on stories from elite athletes like Mount Everest climbers, founders of leading companies like Stewart Butterfield, the CEO of Slack, and top entertainers like Dave Chappelle, Duke explains why quitting is integral to success, as well as strategies for determining when to hold em, and when to fold em, that will save you time, energy, and money. You’ll learn: How the paradox of quitting influences decision making: If you quit on time, you will feel you quit early What forces work against good quitting behavior, such as escalation commitment, desire for certainty, and status quo bias How to think in expected value in order to make better decisions, as well as other best practices, such as increasing flexibility in goal-setting, establishing “quitting contracts,” anticipating optionality, and conducting premortems and backcasts Whether you’re facing a make-or-break business decision or life-altering personal choice, mastering the skill of quitting will help you make the best next move.

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Author: Allen Carr
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014103940X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
The revolutionary international bestseller that will stop you smoking - for good. 'If you follow my instructions you will be a happy non-smoker for the rest of your life.' That's a strong claim from Allen Carr, but as the world's leading and most successful quit smoking expert, Allen was right to boast! Reading this book is all you need to give up smoking. You can even smoke while you read. There are no scare tactics, you will not gain weight and stopping will not feel like deprivation. If you want to kick the habit then go for it. Allen Carr has helped millions of people become happy non-smokers. His unique method removes your psychological dependence on cigarettes and literally sets you free. Accept no substitute. Five million people can't be wrong.

I Quit

Author: Geri Scazzero
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0310321964
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Geri Scazzero discovered real life and joy with Christ really began when she stopped pretending everything was fine. Summoning the courage to quit that which does not belong to Jesus' kingdom launched her on a powerful journey that changed her and everyone around her. (Practical Life)

The Day the Crayons Quit

Author: Drew Daywalt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110162812X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today. Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? With giggle-inducing text from Drew Daywalt and bold and bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, The Day the Crayons Quit is the perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, back-to-school, or any time of year! Perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith. Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit: Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013 Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award * “Hilarious . . . Move over, Click, Clack, Moo; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” –BCCB, starred review “Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights.” –Booklist “Fresh and funny.” –The Wall Street Journal "This book will have children asking to have it read again and again.” –Library Media Connection * “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” –School Library Journal, starred review * “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review “Utterly original.” –San Francisco Chronicle

Quit

Author: Charles Wetherall
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762430475
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The classic anti-smoking bestseller, revised and updated for the 21st century, is now coming to our Miniature Edition(R) line! With an estimated 45 million smokers in the U.S. and smoking-related diseases claiming 438,000 American lives each year, a revision of this perennial bestseller is just what the doctor ordered. Now in our pocket-sized, accessible Miniature Edition(R) format, fully updated with the most current disease and smoking statistics and its positive, persuasive message, this book will help a whole new generation of smokers quit.

The Dip

Author: Seth Godin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101216344
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller In this iconic bestseller, popular business blogger and bestselling author Seth Godin proves that winners are really just the best quitters. Godin shows that winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt—until they commit to beating the right Dip. Every new project (or job, or hobby, or company) starts out fun…then gets really hard, and not much fun at all. You might be in a Dip—a temporary setback that will get better if you keep pushing. But maybe it’s really a Cul-de-Sac—a total dead end. What really sets superstars apart is the ability to tell the two apart. Winners seek out the Dip. They realize that the bigger the barrier, the bigger the reward for getting past it. If you can beat the Dip to be the best, you’ll earn profits, glory, and long-term security. Whether you’re an intern or a CEO, this fun little book will help you figure out if you’re in a Dip that’s worthy of your time, effort, and talents. The old saying is wrong—winners do quit, and quitters do win.

I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up

Author: Coonoor Behal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781636763934
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up will challenge you to rethink quitting and encourage you to re-examine how you make-or don't make-bold choices in your own life. Author Coonoor Behal has written a collection of stories about everyday, real people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives. Here you'll find intriguing stories of the jobs, people, aspirations, habits, and identities people decided to leave behind; typically in defiance of family, social, and cultural expectations. I Quit! encourages the reader to Be inspired and motivated to make decisive, big life choices Analyze and reframe their own quitting stories Appreciate challenging the status quo with irreverent humor Let I Quit!The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up be the motivation you need to upend the status quo and make a positive change for yourself.

The Quit

Author: Evan Harris
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN: 9780684814773
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Examines the phenomenon of quitting as a healthy and common human response. Also addresses the stigma traditionally associated with quitters. Includes advice on how to become a better quitter.

I Won't Quit

Author: Danny McGill
Publisher: Trendwood Press
ISBN: 9781947865105
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
Perseverance is critical for happiness and success. And parents, guardians, and mentors play an important role in teaching kids how to persevere. With the help of "I Won't Quit," you and your child can work together to explore how even the most daunting challenges can be navigated with a little creativity... and a lot of determination. Help the child in your life build confidence, conviction, and a can-do attitude With fun and silly pictures, and a simple but positive message, "I Won't Quit" teaches children about their very own superpower. The power to persevere. "I Won't Quit" is the first book in the Teaching Perseverance series. GET IT NOW! The Teaching Perseverance Books Book One: I Won't Quit Book Two: I Will Face My Fears May 2018 Book Three: I'll Figure It Out Fall 2018 Buy It Today

Mastering the Art of Quitting

Author: Peg Streep
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 9780738216546
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Find out why the happiest, most successful people have the ability both to persist and to quit. In a culture that perceives quitting as a last resort and urges us to hang in, Mastering the Art of Quitting tackles our tendencies to overanalyze, ruminate, and put a positive spin on goals that have outlived their usefulness. Bestselling author Peg Streep and psychotherapist Alan Bernstein demonstrate that persistence alone isn't always the answer. We also need to be able to quit to get the most out of life. They reveal simple truths that apply to goal setting and achievement in all areas of life, including love, relationships, and work: Quitting promotes growth and learning, as well as the ability to frame new goals. Without the ability to give up, most people will end up in a discouraging loop. The most satisfied people know when it's time to stop persisting and start quitting. Quitting is a healthy, adaptive response when a goal can't be reached. Featuring compelling stories of people who successfully quit, along with helpful questionnaires and goal maps to guide you on the right path, Mastering the Art of Quitting allows you to evaluate whether your goals are working for or against you, and whether you need to rechart certain aspects of your life. When is it time to stop persisting and start quitting? Take a moment and answer the following questions. Just thinking about the answers will give you insight into your ability to quit artfully and restart your life. Do you believe that "winners never quit and quitters never win"? How realistic are you when it comes to setting goals? What matters more: staying the course or exploring new possibilities in life? How much of your sense of self relies on other people's judgments? Do you tend to hang in longer than you should, even when you're unhappy? When you try something new, do you focus on the effort you have to put in or the possibility of failure? Are you a procrastinator or a delayer when it comes to getting things done? How much do you worry about making a mistake? Do you second-guess yourself? How hard is it for you to get over a setback?