Unthinkable with Jay Acunzo

That Gut Feeling [Intuition Series #1]

Jan 22, 2017
This podcast explores the role of gut instincts in creating exceptional work, featuring a story about music legend Sting's subconscious pattern recognition. It delves into the power of intuition and gut feelings, drawing parallels between military training and business. The podcast emphasizes the importance of trusting preparedness over gut feeling and explores what it takes to succeed by relying on intuition.
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ANECDOTE

Tim Jensen's Transformative Journey

  • Tim Jensen was bullied and lacked confidence due to frequent moves in childhood.
  • His Marine Corps experience gave him resilience and a strong gut instinct for facing challenges.
INSIGHT

Sting's Genius Is Trained Intuition

  • Sting's creative genius stems from subconscious pattern recognition built from years of listening experience.
  • Intuition is the brain filing away latent information, enabling novel connections beyond conscious awareness.
INSIGHT

Prepare Your Brain for Intuition

  • Intuition isn't just a gut feeling but the subconscious brain drawing on vast experience.
  • You can consciously prepare your brain to improve your intuition by increasing relevant experiences.
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