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How to Make a Gut Decision
We talk about "trusting our gut" as if it's a single, reliable compass. But Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs, makes a crucial distinction. Our "gut feelings" stem from two very different sources: instinct and intuition. Because they feel so similar (fast, automatic, sometimes emotional), we treat them the same. But overlooking the difference can lead to poor decision-making.
“OMG, babe. Just trust me.
Take the thread.”
“Theseus and Ariadne.” Undated. Angelika Kauffman (1741-1807)
When Theseus entered the labyrinth to defeat the Minotaur, a lovestruck Ariadne gave him a clew — a ball of yarn — so that he could find his way out again. Join me as I untangle ideas and tie myself up in knots. Maybe together we can weave something amazing.
