Recognizing Intuition pt 2.

Pt 1.

The Speed of Intuition

                 

I've said it before, but it bears repeating:

"If you have to think about a move, you're already a thought behind."

This, of course, applies to fighting, where reactions must be quick, and falling behind, even a thought behind, can make the difference between a clean blow, a glancing blow, or a complete miss, which, depending on the power of the blow, can lead to substantial damage. Obviously, this doesn't translate 100% out of fighting, but, we're talking about recognizing an intuitive person.

You tell someone to do something, there's going to be three types of people. The first type of person is going to plan, research, and look at the data before they do it. The second type of person is going to just start doing it, and figure it out as they go along. The third type of person is going to disappear, let the first two people do it, then come back later. 

This is obvious stuff, but what isn't obvious is the reaction.

Alma said it in the clip. "The moves they applaud the loudest are the ones you make rather quickly."

People love quick, decisive, action takers, which is strange because so many people are the exact opposite; Paralyzed by fear, doubt, and indecision. Taking it back to boxing. People hated Floyd because he was "Boring," and "Played it safe." In his younger days, when he was knocking people out, they were singing a different story.

How do you recognize intuition in yourself? When you do something without thinking. You're just flowing. It usually comes with something you're good at, or something you're passionate about.

I think this can be trained, to a certain extent. Muscle memory is a cousin to intuition. Its close, but not quite. A first step. Intuition is a feeling, a sort of sense, a confidence that not only do you have the answer, you have it now, and quickly.