Though we are conditioned to ignore our intuition, preferring to place our trust in facts and the status quo, real intuition is simply part of being human. Just as instinct helps us to recognize danger on an evolutionary level, intuition works as a kind of sixth sense to guide our decisions and influence our future. Among Americans, 50% say they trust their gut to tell them what’s right, and even in professional settings 62% of business executive say they make regular use of their gut feelings when making decisions.

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