The chapter explores the importance of following one's intuition through personal anecdotes, discussing both successful outcomes and cautionary tales. It reflects on the balance between intuition and reason, highlighting instances where quick gut decisions have led to positive impacts or unexpected consequences. From starting a program for students based on a gut feeling to impulsively jumping off a trolley, the chapter delves into the complexities of trusting one's instincts.
Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off of a moving trolley car?
- SOURCES:
- Tom Brady, former quarterback for the New England Patriots.
- Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University.
- Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
- Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Josh Waitzkin, former chess player, martial arts competitor, and author.
- RESOURCES:
- "When and How To Sleep Train Your Baby," by Cleveland Clinic (2021).
- "The ShadowBox Approach to Cognitive Skills Training: An Empirical Evaluation," by Gary Klein and Joseph Borders (Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 2016).
- Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (2011).
- "Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree," by Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein (American Psychologist, 2009).
- "Dumb Ways to Die," by Metro Trains Melbourne (2009).
- The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance, by Josh Waitzkin (2007).
- Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions, by Gary Klein (1998).