Gut instincts usually lead to the right direction

Wise men and elders always tell us to follow our gut instincts because it usually points us in the right direction. I have experienced it in my life just as many other entrepreneurs also have. If you trust your instincts and have faith in yourself, you will succeed.

Gut instinct is what is also called intuition; it is a feeling that is not dependant on anything concrete but it somehow feels right. Many times you find yourself taking a certain decision because your heart tells you it is the correct decision even though facts might be against your taking that decision. That is instinct or hunch or intuition.

Can’t explain why

You cannot explain why you feel that way, if somebody asks you to tell then why you feel something is right you find you have no way of explaining it except that something inside you is pushing you to think that way. Later on also you cannot fathom why you did what you did. But invariably if you feel strongly about something it is right.

Therefore it makes sense to believe in your hunches – they tell you the truth even when your mind cannot distinguish between right and wrong. Psychologists say that hunches are normally based on facts that are hidden in your subconscious mind – you do not understand the logic that makes you act a certain way but your intuition guides you in the right direction. So the sensible thing to do is to trust your gut feeling, always. Its right more often than it is not so.

Take a lot of decisions

Entrepreneurs have to take a lot of decisions that have far reaching effects on their business. A right decision brings success, a wrong one can have a lot of negative effects – loss of face, goodwill, respect and of course financial loss. While most decisions are based on facts and figures, sometimes our intuition catches us unawares and makes us think of taking a very different decision.

As an entrepreneur you are master of your life and business. So at such times it is best to go with your instinct. Not everyone has faith in intuition, not everyone has strong instincts, but if your gut instinct has helped you in the past – believe in it. It will not let you down. Don’t be scared to follow your heart. It is an advantage you have over many others so exploit this trait that you possess for it will earn you rich dividends.