unlock your intuition: the power of snap decisions

happy saturday! i hope you embraced the early morning challenge from yesterday. as we ease into the weekend, let's shift our focus to the power of intuition. malcolm gladwell reminds us, "the power of thin-slicing is not just about being able to extract patterns from a lot of information, it's also about being able to extract patterns from very little information." this insight speaks to the incredible capacity of our unconscious mind.

think about your morning routine. how many decisions did you make instinctively, without conscious thought? from choosing your outfit to navigating your commute, your intuition guides you more than you might realize. today, i challenge you to tune into this innate wisdom. pay attention to those gut feelings, those split-second judgments. they're not random; they're the result of your accumulated experiences and knowledge.

however, remember that intuition isn't infallible. it's a tool, one that can be honed and improved with practice and awareness. as you go about your saturday, try to strike a balance between trusting your instincts and being mindful of potential biases. notice how often your first impressions turn out to be accurate. by cultivating this awareness, you're not just improving your decision-making skills; you're tapping into a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. so, how will you harness the power of your intuition today?

daily exercise

for the next 5 minutes, practice rapid decision-making. look around your environment and make quick judgments about 10 different objects or situations. don't overthink - just go with your first impression. afterward, reflect on these snap decisions. were they mostly accurate? did any surprise you? this exercise will help you become more aware of your intuitive abilities and build confidence in your snap judgments.

brick by brick,

🧱 blake & luke 🧱