{"product_id":"the-intuition-toolkit-the-new-science-of-knowing-what-without-knowing-why-paperback","title":"The Intuition Toolkit: The New Science of Knowing What without Knowing Why - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoel Pearson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive easy rules for developing intuition, based on trailblazing research by a top Australian neuroscientist. Learn when it's safe to rely on intuition in decision-making and when it's not.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntuition has saved lives and averted disasters, and it also lies behind countless innovative decisions. Steve Jobs, for one, regularly relied on his intuition in making business decisions at Apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people use intuition more readily than others but anyone can learn to develop and trust it. The key is ensuring that certain conditions are met so as to avoid the pitfalls. Neuroscientist Joel Pearson has identified five essential rules for using intuition, easily remembered by the acronym SMILE: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS: Self-awareness (Feeling emotional? Don't trust your intuition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM: Mastery (Learn before you leap: why mastery matters for intuition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI: Impulses and Addiction (These are not intuition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eL: Low Probability (Don't use intuition for probabilistic judgments)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eE: Environment (Use intuition only in familiar and predictable contexts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn explaining these rules, Joel takes anecdotes from real life, including mountain climber Jon Muir's lifesaving decision; a gameshow that uses humans' innate misunderstanding of probability to rig its prizes; why you should never go rock-climbing on a first date; and what happens when Usain Bolt races in low gravity. \u003cem\u003eThe Intuition Toolkit\u003c\/em\u003e is scientifically solid, highly readable and utterly fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediately translated into 5 languages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An utterly fascinating read.' -- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'By demystifying intuition while providing a practical guide for safer decision-making, Pearson helps businesspeople, parents, high-risk professionals, or anyone willing to trust their gut to make better choices by using information stored in the unconscious ... \u003cem\u003eThe Intuition Toolkit\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to fans of Malcolm Gladwell and those who were fascinated by the movie \u003cem\u003eInception\u003c\/em\u003e.' -- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Intuition Toolkit \u003c\/em\u003eis a superb guide to the science and art of intuition. Pearson marries the science of psychology and a string of fascinating anecdotes to explain when and why humans should rely on intuition, and wraps his ideas in a framework that's as useful as it is memorable. Highly recommended!' -- \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Alter, author of \u003cem\u003eIrresistible \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAnatomy of a Breakthrough\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Intuition Toolkit offers a breakthrough perspective on intuition based on neurological research. I loved the clarity in its definition of intuition; it is inspiring and deeply original - transforming abstract concepts into a practical guide for developing and harnessing intuition in our lives.' -- \u003cstrong\u003eEd Catmull, author of Creativity, Inc. and co-founder of Pixar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8.5 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52764387213619,"sku":"9781763557116","price":33.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/KXKEJBJcWU9781763557116.webp?v=1764586641","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-intuition-toolkit-the-new-science-of-knowing-what-without-knowing-why-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}