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Are You Intuitive?

 How to recognize intuition in others – even ourselves.

People with great intuition seem to see a solution without an apparent train of thought. It may appear effortless, but usually, the understanding has much previous preparation. Intuition is one of about eight problem-solving techniques we use in all phases of life. Great advances depend on them. Great parents have intuition, often without knowing it. That excellent mechanic or craftsman we wished we hired has it. They know because they see deep patterns beyond treatises on procedure. The intuitive teacher knows from the slightest facial expression or words if the student is having trouble.

Your intuition is best about subjects you know best.

In geometry, they may see how the parts fit together; in literature, they may write just the right expression or turn of phrase. In personal relations, they may know just what to do without excitement or apparent revelation. In diplomacy, they may have an instinctive understanding of what their opponents may desire and play to it. Great police detectives rely on it, as they live in low information spaces.

Usually, the intuitive are not geniuses, but most geniuses have a fantastic intuition and almost all work very hard developing their intuition. The intuitive person seems to have a mind within their mind, always busy under the radar giving reports as needed. Pictorially, the intuitive person can see the full picture of a puzzle, know only a few pieces.  

People with intuition generally are not pedantic, rigid, or mechanical in their thinking. These three qualities are barriers to intuition. Such folks prefer rules, manuals, and laws. Note, as well, intuition can be faked, often by politicians.

So, are you intuitive?

Homework Questions.

1.      Does the prodigy have intuition or a strong proclivity?

2.      Did Rembrandt have artistic intuition or a consummate skill?

3.      Can your intuition change with more input, e.g. information?

4.      Do you rely on the intuitive for guidance?

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