Trust Your Gut: The Unseen Power of Intuition in Success Stories

Are you constantly juggling between decisions made by the heart and those by the mind?
Well, Carlos and I are here to open up this Pandora's box of the mind-heart conflict. We uncover the implications of being too dependent on either emotions or logic, and how a balanced amalgamation of both is crucial for sound decision-making.
Do you trust your intuition? We share our thoughts on the all-important role of intuition, especially in decisions involving people. This episode unearths the three-cornered relationship between instinct, intelligence, and intuition in decision-making.
We challenge the oft-held belief that our education system is primarily intellect-centric, and lay emphasis on trusting our intuition. Drawing parallels from the success stories of giants like Apple, Amazon, and Elon Musk, we demonstrate how intuition has often been the driving force behind their pioneering decisions.
How much weightage do you give to emotions when deciding? Carlos and I broach the subject of emotional decision-making, debunking the stereotype that men are less emotional than women. We delve into the hazards of disregarding emotions in our decisions, and how our quest for happiness is intrinsically linked to our emotional state. Wrapping up, we provide insights into how you can reconnect with your inner truth, listen to your intuition, and make emotionally valid decisions, not just in personal life, but in the business world too. So tune in, and let's explore the universe within us!
0:00: The Battle Between Heart and Mind

6:27: Trusting Intuition in Decision-Making

19:33: Emotions in Decision Making

29:22: Emotions and Decision Making

40:22: The Importance of Emotional Decision Making

Thank you for listening. If you have an idea or message you'd like to share, send us a message: Olivier Egli and Carlos Basurto