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Know when to fold 'em

May 15, 2018

Maybe Kenny Rogers isn’t the best source for deep questions about life, but listen to “The Gambler” and ponder this central challenge: “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em.” 

What makes for a good quit?  Some people abandon tough situations too soon—...

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