The Power of Intuition: What If Your Gut Knows What Your Mind Doesn't?

A few weeks ago, someone reached out to me for coaching. He was transitioning from a stable job to entrepreneurship, and he wanted guidance on making the “right” decision.

“I'm just not certain,” he said. “Once I’m certain, I’ll be ready to take the leap.” He was relying on data to give him certainty.

But that’s the thing—entrepreneurship (or even life) doesn’t come with certainty. No matter how much data you gather, there will always be unknowns. And the people who move forward despite uncertainty? They’re not the ones with the most information. They’re the ones with the most trust—trust in themselves, trust in their vision, trust in something beyond just numbers.

I see this pattern often—highly capable, analytical thinkers who have built their careers on logic and reason but now feel stuck. They want certainty before taking action, but the biggest opportunities in life rarely come with guarantees.

This is where intuition comes in.

But what exactly is intuition? And why do so many struggle to trust it?

For one, most people ignore it.

We’ve been conditioned to rely so heavily on external data and logical reasoning that we dismiss the quiet wisdom within. From an early age, we're taught to value facts, figures, and concrete proof—while anything that can’t be measured is seen as unreliable or even irrational.

I hear it often from those who approach me for coaching—“I’m data-driven, analytical, methodical.” They take pride in their rational thinking, and rightly so. But what many don’t realize is how this strength can become a limitation. They struggle to trust anything beyond what can be measured or logically proven.

To them, anything outside of data seems irrational—something to be dismissed as "woo-woo."

But here’s the key: Intuition is not the opposite of rationality. It’s not about rejecting logic—it’s about expanding beyond it.

We evolve in stages:

1. From being irrational—where decisions are driven by impulse or fear.
2. To being rational—where we rely on logic and analysis to navigate the world.
3. To being intuitive—where we recognize the limits of logic and learn to trust something deeper.

While both irrationality and intuition exist beyond rational thinking, they are not the same. And this subtle distinction makes a world of difference.

Irrationality is born from ignorance—a lack of understanding. Intuition is born from wisdom—a deep surrender that comes from knowing the limitations of the mind.

The best leaders don’t wait for proof before they move. They don’t just see what is—they sense what could be. They recognize potential before it’s obvious. They trust their gut even when the data isn’t clear.

Rational thinking helps us make sense of what’s in front of us. Intuition helps us sense what’s possible beyond it.

Both have their place. The magic happens when we learn to use them together.

So here’s something to reflect on: Where in your life are you waiting for more certainty before taking action?

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