No Stupid Questions 189. When Should You Trust Your Gut?
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Mar 31, 2024 Is it better to trust your gut or rely on expertise? The hosts explore this question with personal stories, like the challenge of sleep training and how fear impacts decision-making. They also discuss how games like poker can enhance intuitive skills through experience. Balancing gut feelings with analytical reasoning is key, and the conversation touches on learning from past mistakes. Plus, there's a fun fact-checking segment that corrects previous errors, adding a light-hearted touch to the insightful discussions!
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Duckworth's Education Intuition
- Angela Duckworth trusted her gut to leave pre-med and start an education program.
- Her father initially disapproved, but the program thrived and won awards.
Trolley Trouble
- Angela Duckworth's intuition led her to jump off a moving trolley in San Francisco.
- She landed in traffic, narrowly avoiding serious injury.
Mongan's Investment Panic
- Mike Mongan overrode his calculated decision about selling company shares due to a gut feeling.
- This last-minute change cost him a significant amount of money.
