Intuition...The Secret Of Successful Executives

There's a better way to solve your problems and unleash your prosperity. In fact, many corporate executives know this method whether they are consciously aware of it or not. That method is trusting your intuition.

We know that making decisions can be difficult at times. Especially if you're depending solely on your five-senses and the manifestations of the three-dimensional world. Nonetheless, the world is not what it appears to be. For genuine insight and clarity, you must go beyond the material universe and listen to that still small voice within. 

Intuition is a no fault means of dealing with the ups-and-downs of life and if you're not afraid to heed its call, you can expect some remarkable results. Yet sadly, most of us ignore our intuition and take the long, hard road of indecision, fear, and regrettable experiences. 

Intuition usually pops into your head seemingly from nowhere, with  solutions beyond the realm of the material world. The beautiful thing is that It is never wrong and knows that it knows.

Some people say "well, I followed my intuition and it was a disaster." I say "you didn't follow your intuition. You followed the reasoning mind." The reasoning mind wants to know the how, what, where, and when of things. Intuition just knows. In contrast, intuition simply knows without questioning or doubting itself. It is what it is.

Intuition is never wrong; it is an impossibility. This misconception arises because, after receiving a "flash" of the right answer or the right course of action, the reasoning mind interferes, causing fear and doubt. The intuitional guidance that you received simply disappears as it never explains itself.

Another thing, don't get intuition confused with instinct. Instinct is reinforced by habits that generate a particular result due to behavioral patterns. 

Sometimes referred to as fixed-action-patterns, instinct is what causes you to eat at a certain time of day, walk, speak, and react in a certain way and so on. On the other hand, intuition does not rely on any material inferences for results.

Intuition bypasses formalities but it takes the courage of a lion to follow it. Unfortunately, the reasoning mind often gets in the way by talking us out of following our intuition and leading us down a path of struggle and indecision because it relies solely on appearances

Don't get me wrong, the reasoning mind certainly has its uses. That being said, the reasoning mind must be redeemed. Perhaps in a future post, I will delve deeper into this topic.

According to an article titled Intuition: The Executive Edge:

Intuition is like a muscle, to work well, it needs to be exercised. Intuition draws on our subconscious mental processes and incorporates previous experiences to foster new insights. 

In essence, the process of intuition begins with the subconscious mind. Various experiences from deep within the your psyche are calculated much like a mathematical formula. 

The answer, which seemingly comes from out of nowhere, is actually your own mind at work drawing results from the thoughts and feelings buried deep within you to determine the best course of action that will benefit you most.  

For example, you're getting ready to go jogging and receive a hunch not to take your usual route. Come to find out there was a dangerous wild animal on the prowl in the area that might attack humans.

Some of you believe that intuition can be wrong. But that's an impossibility. This misconception is assumed because after receiving a "flash" of the right answer or the right thing to do, the reasoning mind interferes causing fear and doubt. The intuitional guidance then disappears as it never explains itself...it simply knows.

When you develop the habit of trusting your intuition, your life will undergo a dramatic transformation. You will discover that your intuition always has your best interests at heart even with the little things.

Take this as an example. You're looking for a specific fabric. Your intuition prompts you to take a different route home from work.  Surprisingly, you stumble upon a fabric store on the main road that you were previously unaware of, and they happen to have the exact material you were looking for.

The reasoning mind would have talked you out of it  by suggesting that maybe you'll get lost, you'll waste gas, there's nothing to see, it's better to stick with your usual route etc.

Many people may have avoided disastrous experiences if they'd heeded that gut feeling when intuition was trying to warn them. Some people call these hunches red flags You've probably heard the words "I felt something was wrong but I did it anyway" It never ends well.  

The Bible is a rich source of wisdom, offering a wealth of knowledge to absorb from its pages One particular passage Isaiah 30:21 states "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying: This is the way, Walk thee in it." This verse perfectly sums up intuition.   

Some time ago, I came across an article in Self-Realization Magazine, a publication founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920. The magazine's wise and intelligent words, coupled with a benevolent wit, serve as an inspiration for readers of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. 

In the 1991 edition of Self-Realization, there is a chapter titled "Intuition: The Executive Edge" written by a professor of management and marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington at the time. This chapter is condensed from the book "Intuition: What Separates Executives From Managers."

Here is an excerpt from the article:

"It is ironic that in the midst of the computer age, human talent may still be a scarce commodity. Herein may lie the answer to the perennial question. These top executives seem to possess skills other managers lack. In addition to the usual managerial skills, they posses intuitive skills that provide them with different perspectives and different approaches for managing in these turbulent times. 

Intuition is not the opposite of quantitative analysis, nor is it an attempt to eliminate quantitative analysis. The need to understand and use intuition exists because few strategic business decisions have the benefit of complete, accurate, and timely information."  

Though the article was written over three-decades ago, the wisdom portrayed in its text still applies today. 

What's more, I truly understand how challenging it is getting into the habit of trusting your intuition. Unfortunately when ignored, the hard road of experience may lead to situations that could have easily been avoided. 

Remember, intuition is always looking out for your bests interests. It's pure love and one of the ways The Creator helps and protects you. 

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