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“Your initial instincts about investments and people are usually correct. We do a lot of due diligence in this business and most of the time it comes out where we started.” quote by Alan Patricof
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“Your initial instincts about investments and people are usually correct. We do a lot of due diligence in this business and most of the time it comes out where we started.”

Alan Patricof

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Initial gut feelings about people and investments are often accurate; due diligence usually confirms them.

In simple terms: First instincts about people and deals are usually right.

Key Takeaway

Trust intuition but verify with thorough analysis.

Themes

intuition due diligence investment decision‑making

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

professional advisory

When to use this quote

  • investment meetings
  • team hiring
  • portfolio reviews

Key Concepts

behavioral finance risk management strategic analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate intuition from bias?
  • When should you challenge your gut feeling?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on intuition can blind to red flags.

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