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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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Quick takeaways

  • Experience and intuition are essential for success, as showcased by Sting's ability to recognize patterns in music and Tim Jensen's reliance on his well-trained mind for decision-making.
  • Immersion and training in specific fields allow individuals to access accumulated knowledge intuitively, enabling them to make swift and effective decisions.

Deep dives

The Power of Intuition and Experience

Experience and intuition are key factors in success. The podcast explores how our subconscious brain, fueled by years of experience, can guide us. For example, Sting, the renowned musician, can effortlessly identify connections between songs thanks to his subconscious brain's pattern recognition abilities. Moreover, Tim Jensen, a former Marine and current COO, relies on his well-trained mind to make quick and decisive decisions. He believes that nobody truly rises to the occasion but rather falls back on their training and intuition.

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