Episode #1410
How Often Should You Follow Your ‘Gut Feeling’?
June 11, 2020

In episode #1410, we talk about gut feelings, our initial reactions to information. Sometimes we take action, and other times we don’t, so today, we’re looking at how to trust these instincts. We learn more about Neil’s instincts, how gut feelings can change over time, and the importance of finding data to back these initial responses up. To learn about this and more, tune in today!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:26] Today’s topic: How often you should go with your gut feeling.
  • [00:30] What your gut feeling is and how to use it to guide you.
  • [00:38] Results from Eric’s Twitter and Facebook surveys about gut feelings.
  • [00:57] Neil’s experience of going with his gut feeling and how it’s changed over time.
  • [02:02] Gut feelings grow and become more aligned with increased experience.
  • [03:07] When starting out, especially, find data that aligns with your gut feelings.
  • [03:34] How to share your gut feeling at a company with a variety of stakeholders.
  • [04:18] That’s it for today!
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