1484 | It Just Feels Off

In this episode, Carl continues his exploration of the idea that feelings are data through a conversation with a friend who approaches decisions very differently—through analysis, spreadsheets, and deep research. What surprised Carl was discovering that even the most analytical decision-makers often pay attention to feelings when something seems “off.” The conversation leads to a simple but powerful distinction: the goal isn’t to blindly trust your feelings, but to get curious about them. Feelings may not be conclusions, but they can be valuable clues pointing toward questions worth investigating.

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