Trusting Your Gut: The Power of Instinct in Business and Life

What if your gut instinct could save your business—or cost you everything? Join hosts Sid and Keith in this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast as they explore the art of trusting your gut. Drawing from personal stories and leadership lessons, they unpack when intuition is your greatest asset and when it might lead you astray. Perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs, this episode delivers actionable insights at the intersection of work, family, and leadership—all in under 30 minutes.

 

What You Will Learn

• How to harness your gut instinct to make smarter decisions.
• The surprising link between expertise and intuition.
• Ways to spot and avoid common decision-making traps.

Key Topics Discussed

• Why going against the crowd might be your secret weapon (but only sometimes).
• The hidden costs of ignoring your instincts—think time, money, and missed opportunities.
• How experience sharpens your gut—and when it’s time to double-check it.
• What Malcolm Gladwell’s "Blink" reveals about snap judgments (and their limits).
• Real-life gut checks: from bad hires to sinking decks, what went wrong?

Show Resources and Links

• Book Mentioned: "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" by Malcolm Gladwell – Dive deeper into the science of gut instincts.
• Overlap Podcast Website: overlaplife.com – Explore more episodes and resources.
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Quotes

• “Sometimes you can save yourself out of business. You can step over $10 bills to pick up dimes.” – Sid
• “Trust your gut only when it’s backed by expertise and experience.” – Sid (paraphrasing Malcolm Gladwell)
• “If your gut has worked in the past, then maybe trust your gut. But if it’s failed you more times than it’s helped you, you may need to get a new gut.” – Keith

Conclusion

 

Sid and Keith wrap up this quick-hit episode with a clear takeaway: your gut is a powerful tool, but it’s not infallible. When paired with experience and expertise, it can guide you through tough calls in business and life. Next time you’re at a crossroads, listen to that inner voice—just make sure it’s earned its stripes. Tune in next week for more insights at the overlap of work, fitness, family, and leadership.

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