"Of course, analysis can sometimes give more accurate results than intuition but usually it’s just a lot of work. I normally do what my intuition tells me to do. Most of the time spent thinking is just to double-check"
- Magnus Carlsen
About this Quote
This quote by Magnus Carlsen talks to the importance of intuition in decision making. He acknowledges that analysis can in some cases offer more accurate outcomes than instinct, but he also keeps in mind that it is frequently a great deal of work. He chooses to depend on his intuition, and only hangs out thinking to confirm his decisions. This recommends that he trusts his intuition and is positive in his decisions. It also indicates that he values performance and does not want to waste time on unneeded analysis. This quote highlights the importance of trusting one's intuition and making decisions quickly and with confidence. It also suggests that analysis ought to be used sparingly, and only when definitely required.
This quote is written / told by Magnus Carlsen somewhere between November 30, 1990 and today. He was a famous author from Norway.
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