Attention Quote by Nick Morgan
“You have to learn to trust - and listen to - your unconscious mind. If you pose the question to your unconscious "is this person a friend or a foe" - safe or a threat - your unconscious mind is hard-wired to assess that brilliantly for you. It's just that we're not very good at paying attention to what our unconscious minds are telling us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown (self‑help)
Your unconscious mind instantly judges people as friend or foe, but we often ignore these instincts.
In simple terms: Unconscious judges quickly.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to gut feelings.
Themes
intuition
trust
mindfulness
Mood
curious
practical
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- dating
- team hiring
- personal safety
Key Concepts
psychology
neuroscience
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you verify gut instincts?
- When should you override intuition?
A Different Perspective
Unconscious judgments can be biased.
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