The only real valuable thing is intuition. The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intuition is more valuable than intellect for discovery and innovation. The mind often leads before the brain calculates.
- In plain terms
- Trust your gut; it is more valuable than logic for discovery.
- What can you take from it?
- Value intuition as a guide for discovery and decision.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did your gut tell the truth?
- How do you balance gut and facts?
Another view
Intuition alone can be biased or incorrect without verification.
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