Blink: Malcolm gladwell
Probably been mentioned, but this book offers a snapshot into why you're gut-instinct can be trusted.

Many fine real examples, and other subjects are well covered too for example; why too much information is a bad thing.

You know how you can walk into a room and say to yourself "That guy's an asshole and she's untrustworthy" or similarly "I'm really going to get on well with her" ... well this book tells you why that's the case, and explains why you'll be right on your snap judgements... if only you would trust them.
( Humpty Dumpty was Pushed Is unaware of having any limits., Wed 21 May 2008, 13:14, 13 replies)

Look at Bush

he never lets facts get in the way of his gut and he's done some stirling work.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 21 May 2008, 13:32, closed)

I think you're confusing God
with the team of people behind him that tell him what to do.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 21 May 2008, 13:40, closed)

Look
just because he's God doesn't mean he gets it right all the time. It's not like he's infallible or anything.

I, on the other hand, usually am.

EDIT - or possibly are. I'm not sure. Chickenlady would no doubt know.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 21 May 2008, 13:43, closed)

God
al, how many times do I have to tell you - I'm not a bloke, and I AM infallible. Are you after another lightning bolt? You didn't like the last one if I remember right ...

*purchases advance one-way ticket to Hull*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 21 May 2008, 13:49, closed)

@TWW
It wasn't the lightening bolt per se, it was what you did with it.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 21 May 2008, 13:52, closed)

*Drags thread back on topic*
I meant to say - before I got distracted tormenting al - that I have begun to listen more to my instincts as I've got older.

There was a guy used to work in one office I graced with my presence, who made the hairs on the back on my neck stand up. He basically gave all the women the creeps, and when he was convicted of indecent exposure, we all knew why. Worst of all, the company took ages to get him out of the door (no custodial sentence) and only caved in when all the female staff threatened to strike.


EDIT: al, I've told you repeatedly, stop calling me Percy
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Wed 21 May 2008, 14:00, closed)

A-Ha!
Good one!

MFOTFABL
(Bazongaloid, Wed 21 May 2008, 14:04, closed)

I am, you are
As in,

I am fascinating and beautiful.

You are interesting and attractive.

S/he is dull and ugly.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Wed 21 May 2008, 15:14, closed)