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Decision Making · 15 min

The Outcome Trap: Deciding in an Uncertain World

By Annie Duke

Every decision is a bet on an uncertain future. This episode unpacks how to separate the quality of our choices from the randomness of their outcomes, providing a framework for more objective decision-making and effective learning in an unpredictable world.

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What it is about

uncertainty, probability, judgment

Who it is for

This book is for leaders, strategists, and anyone who wants to elevate their decision-making by understanding how to decouple the quality of their choices from the randomness of their results, gaining a clearer mental model for navigating risk and uncertainty with greater confidence and insight.

The author

As a former World Series of Poker champion, Annie Duke offers a rare, hard-won perspective on probabilistic thinking and high-stakes decision-making under extreme uncertainty, making her an incisive guide to mastering judgment.

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Annie Duke

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