--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Understand the \"Gretzky Factor\"…" description: "\"Understand the \"Gretzky Factor\": Cultivate an instinct, a \"touch\", call it what you will, that enables you to know both where the \"puck\" is now and whe..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/12a/warren-g-bennis-3361_factors_understand-the-gretzky-factor-cultivate_2349652.png" --- # Understand the "Gretzky Factor": Cultivate an instinct, a… ![“Understand the "Gretzky Factor": Cultivate an instinct, a "touch", call it what you will, that enables you to know both where the "puck" is now and where it will be soon.” quote by Warren G. 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Key Takeaway Develop foresight and intuition. Themes intuition strategy prediction Mood inspirational focused Type strategic practical When to use this quote - leadership - business planning - gaming - personal development Key Concepts cognitive science sports psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you train this instinct? - What data supports your gut feeling? 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