In my mid-twenties I started to notice that my intuition was right more and more. I’d find myself at a decision point and the facts and “gut feeling” were leading me in different directions. I’d go with the facts but I’d end up wishing I’d go with my intuition.

So more and more, I’d look for the solution that both followed logic and felt right. This solution isn’t always apparent but once you know it can exist, then you go looking for the missing facts.

I do have to add a caveat. You won’t always be happy with the results of following your intuition. There will be situations where you do what seems and feels right, but others resent your actions anyway. I recently lost a very close friend because I did what I thought and felt was right. I went with my intuition and they resented it. I rely on my real friends to tell me the tough things. Casual friends can do the easy thing and walk away from that type of situation, but a real friend tells the truth and offers to help.

But I digress! Follow your intuition, in the long run it will be the best way; but don’t expect others to like it.