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 Intuition is not some magical property that arises unbidden from the depths of our mind. It is a product of long hours and intelligent design, of meaningful work environments, and particular rules and principles. This audiobook shows us how we can hone our instinctive ability to know in an instant, helping us to bring out the best in our thinking and become better decision-makers in our homes, offices, and in everyday life. Just as he did with his revolutionary theory of the tipping point, Gladwell reveals how the power of blink could fundamentally transform our relationships - the way we consume, create and communicate, how we run our businesses, and even our societies. You'll never think about thinking in the same way again.©2005 Malcolm Gladwell; (P)2005 Hachette Audio Career Success Decision-Making & Problem Solving Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Psychology & Interactions Career Inspiring Leadership Business

Critic reviews

"Malcolm Gladwell goes deep into the reliability of hunches, instinct and instant, apparently irrational understandings. It appears that they are all aspects of an important survival mechanism, the one that makes us jump the right way when we stumble jay-walking as a lorry hurtles towards us. Full of fascinating theories about how science can be duped more often than our unsonscious minds can, Gladwell ranges from art fakes and gambling to marriages in jeopady and job interviews. I was instantly convinced." ( The Times)
"Brilliant." ( Observer)
"Astonishing." ( Daily Mail)
"Compelling." ( Evening Standard)
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I really liked this book and purchased after listening to Outliers but I was really disappointed with the production and would of given it 5 stars if there wasn't the annoying and distracting background music.

Great narration, poor production

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Maybe it's just me, (it probably is), but after having great expectations of this book, it seemed rather dull.
The root of it's premise is repeated in various ways and guises, and the conclusions seem, well... Obvious.
Won't be revisiting it, but you may well feel quite differently.

A little disappointing

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I love Malcolm Gladwell's work and this is no exception - he's a wonderful writer (and, it turns out, a great narrator too). It's a little scary to discover how quickly we snap to judge situations and people, but the experiments and research he uses to demonstrate this phenomenon is compelling and enlightening. Highly recommended if you have even a passing an interest in psychology - whether in your business or personal life.

Malcolm Gladwell is awesome!

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Loved this intelligent yet uncomplicated recounting of very complex subject matter. Fascinating and kept me engaged to the very end.

Insight into the unconscious

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While I enjoyed blink, if did not hold a candle to outliers of the tipping point. Still worth a read

Not his best

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