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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

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"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)
Typically gripping, fascinating and enjoyable from Malcolm Gladwell. I love how he observes and explains subtle but huge and complex issues in an accessible way. Total absorbing.

Brilliant

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Loved it so much, I want to give it another listen to learn more. Brilliant

Fascinating and insightful

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Quite a useful and thoughtful listen on the whole. I am glad that I took the time to hear the whole thing. I guess I was not convinced by the title though. I kind of thought it would be more of a lesson on enhanced thought, which had some sort of NLP blink thing slanted into it. But is was a series of generally linked anecdotes, most of which were quite interesting and entertaining, so not so difficult to take in.

I liked the military man who messed up the war game by not playing by their rules. Glad someone in the US military had some capability to think out of the box! So - really did not learn anything unexpected or especially new - but it was a good listed and well read.

Thinking about a better title

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Amazingly thought provoking. Well delivered with circuitous plots that grip and holds your attention. Listen.

Sensational

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Fascinating listen for the majority of the book, bit slow in parts but really well narrated by the author so keeps you listening and wanting to learn and understand more. I have found myself analyzing and thin slicing my own decisions. really cool book that gets you thinking

cool listen

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I must admit to liking Malcolm Gladwell's books. It's been a while since I read this but I enjoyed listening to it.

This is a great book, very interesting concepts and very well presented.

Enjoy!

Excellent book

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MG never disappoints. Here he shows the dangers and the importance of instant decision making.

Canary in the Minefield

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a fantastic insight into the mechanics of the mind. the book covers examples of "thin slicing". I have read a Carl Jung book but found this for more intriguing and relevant. a must read if interested in the mind and it's ways.

Well put together

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it's amazing how the events have been framed to show the events so relatable

about

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Malcolm is such a good speaker and storyteller that these books are so easy to consume.

Fascinating topic and great insight into the world we live in.

Fascinating

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