Aptitude Quote by Wilfred Trotter
“The second thing to be striven for is intuition. This sounds an impossibility, for who can control that small quiet monitor? But intuition is only interference from experience stored and not actively recalled.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Psychology of Intuition, Wilfred Trotter, 1925
Intuition arises from stored experience influencing perception without conscious recall.
In simple terms: Intuition is experience influencing us silently.
Key Takeaway
Trust subtle insights from past experiences.
Themes
intuition
experience
subconscious
decision making
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- problem solving
- creative work
- risk assessment
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
pattern recognition
implicit learning
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- When has intuition misled you?
- How can you verify intuitive hunches?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be misled by biased experiences.
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