I've gone with intuition and had it pay off. I've ignored it and been proved wrong.
But I've also gone with it and been proved wrong.
Those times are easier to skip over mentally and that's the hidden mine.
My trick is to remember that it's a tool which is only as good as you are at interpreting it.
On the flip side, how many people confuse desire with intuition? Because I have known multiple people who assured me the lottery/slots/start up is going to hit big and they're going to be rich beyond my wildest dreams.
They told me that when I met them and they told me that at their retirement party. And nothing happened in between. (Lottery.) Or they told me that when they hired me and they were still waiting for it at the fire sale. (Start up).
Do your research. Run your spreadsheets. Then take the walk.
I totally agree. A level of self-responsibility has to come with trusting your intuition.
There's a big difference between telling yourself a story (wishful thinking), sitting with something to see if the next step feels right, and then taking action.
When we do the work (research, spreadsheets, etc.) - it strengthens our intuition. I know when I've allowed myself the space to sit with something and/or - do the work (research, etc.), it's the right decision more often than not.
I love this: "But I've also gone with it and been proved wrong.
Those times are easier to skip over mentally, and that's the hidden mine."
Yes and no.
Intuition is powerful and I've used it.
But delusion is powerful as well.
I've gone with intuition and had it pay off. I've ignored it and been proved wrong.
But I've also gone with it and been proved wrong.
Those times are easier to skip over mentally and that's the hidden mine.
My trick is to remember that it's a tool which is only as good as you are at interpreting it.
On the flip side, how many people confuse desire with intuition? Because I have known multiple people who assured me the lottery/slots/start up is going to hit big and they're going to be rich beyond my wildest dreams.
They told me that when I met them and they told me that at their retirement party. And nothing happened in between. (Lottery.) Or they told me that when they hired me and they were still waiting for it at the fire sale. (Start up).
Do your research. Run your spreadsheets. Then take the walk.
Don't bet this month's rent.
Great points, Bridget.
I totally agree. A level of self-responsibility has to come with trusting your intuition.
There's a big difference between telling yourself a story (wishful thinking), sitting with something to see if the next step feels right, and then taking action.
When we do the work (research, spreadsheets, etc.) - it strengthens our intuition. I know when I've allowed myself the space to sit with something and/or - do the work (research, etc.), it's the right decision more often than not.
I love this: "But I've also gone with it and been proved wrong.
Those times are easier to skip over mentally, and that's the hidden mine."
Thanks!