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swils8610 · 16 July 2019, 06:13 AM

Without going into details what do you guys usually do with a bad vibe or bad gut feeling? Ride it out awhile and see how it goes or go with your gut and abort the mission?

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Burlington · 16 July 2019, 06:19 AM

Obviously circumstance depending but will usually go on a bit further to confirm suspicions whilst prepping exit strategies

JodyHighroller · 16 July 2019, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by burlington

obviously circumstance depending but will usually go on a bit further to confirm suspicions whilst prepping exit strategies

+1

wantonebad · 16 July 2019, 06:38 AM

Impossible to answer without context and consequence IMHO

That said my guts pretty good about these things, spidey senses rule my actions

brandrea · 16 July 2019, 06:43 AM

I’m fairly pragmatic, and ask a lot of questions. Then I like to sit with the information and consider all the pros and cons.

If the situation doesn’t allow for this, or if I’m still on the fence, I will bounce the conundrum off of the two people I’d trust with my life, my wife and my dad.

Watchflair · 16 July 2019, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m fairly pragmatic, and ask a lot of questions. Then I like to sit with the information and consider all the pros and cons.

If the situation doesn’t allow for this, or if I’m still on the fence, I will bounce the conundrum off of the two people I’d trust with my life, my wife and my dad.

x2 this is good advice. Communication is usually the key. You need to get to the bottom of what is giving you the bad vibe. What's causing the issue? Is it fixable - can it be explained?

cop414 · 16 July 2019, 06:54 AM

Listening to that little voice in my head has saved my behind for many years at work. If something doesn’t seem right chances are that it’s not right.
That being said not everyone possesses this quirk.

superdog · 16 July 2019, 06:59 AM

Need more info.

But without...

Run.

SpeakWithMichael · 16 July 2019, 07:11 AM

Some of us are really good at presenting our mind with the very worst case scenario.

We do this to avoid danger. It's... natural. Genetic, even. And I'm pretty sure even in worst case scenario, you'd be able to handle it. You've handled everything so far, haven't you? But it often isn't worst case scenario. Would waiting it out be catastrophic? Chances are you've talked yourself mentally into the worst case scenario and you should wait and verify. If you trusted yourself in your instincts, you'd have cut and run already. But you haven't. So you're not always right, and you know it. Not right often enough, at least.

Wait and see.

Black_5 · 16 July 2019, 07:53 AM

Try to remove feelings, analyse more, and play the odds instead.

If you are sitting on QJ suited and your opponent goes over the top of your pre-flop raise, get out now - He has pocket Aces and you will hit a full house on the turn before he hits his (better full house) on the river.

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dxbtousa · 16 July 2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Without going into details what do you guys usually do with a bad vibe or bad gut feeling? Ride it out awhile and see how it goes or go with your gut and abort the mission?

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I usually drop a big deuce when I get a bad feeling. Dont you?

FTX I · 16 July 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Impossible to answer without context and consequence JMHO

Agree. But in general it's pure magical thinking IMO.

1st amg · 16 July 2019, 08:23 AM

I pride myself with my gut feelings. I have made life changing decisions with the gut feelings, like calling off a wedding 5 weeks before. The ex was going for her second fitting while I dropped the bomb. I knew eventually it was not going to last and was not worth fighting that gut feeling. I have made decisions in my business that have changed things forever with the gut......when my spidey senses go, it's usually bang on.
Don't fight the feeling.

droptopman · 16 July 2019, 09:14 AM

I will grind and analyze the **** out of something, but sometimes that gut feeling overrides what the data says. I usually listen to my gut. When my gut and the data line up that is when you know it is perfect.

A few years ago I was shopping for a vintage gilt GMT. At that time about 12K for a nice example. Found a watch I liked, did a bunch of research on the seller--reference checks, the whole thing. Was very close to sending the money. Something did not feel right. Shortly after that, the seller was known to have scammed a bunch of people as he exited the watch scene. So in that case even though the data looked good, my gut told me different. Pretty lucky really. He got some good people and some that usually do not get got....

enjoythemusic · 16 July 2019, 10:42 AM

tie219 · 16 July 2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m fairly pragmatic, and ask a lot of questions. Then I like to sit with the information and consider all the pros and cons.

If the situation doesn’t allow for this, or if I’m still on the fence, I will bounce the conundrum off of the two people I’d trust with my life, my wife and my dad.

Agreed. I tend to be more analytical than reactive in most situations, depends though.

Always great to have a support system of great people to rely on too

SunTzu · 16 July 2019, 10:52 AM

If it's about a woman, and she's hot, and you're not married (and hopefully she's not)...go for it.

If it's about anything else, go with your gut. Forget this analysis to paralysis. Shit or get off the pot my dad always said. Nothing worse than taking advice, acting on it, and it proves to be wrong because you didn't go with your gut.

AzPaul · 16 July 2019, 10:58 AM

My life coach, Thomas Magnum, taught me to always listen to my, 'little voice'.

roadie1 · 16 July 2019, 11:08 AM

Always go with the gut! If you smell a fish in the room there’s usually a fish in the room.

returntorolex · 16 July 2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Obviously circumstance depending but will usually go on a bit further to confirm suspicions whilst prepping exit strategies

This

timepieceluvr · 16 July 2019, 11:58 AM

Hope you’re not talking about your new job but if you are don’t wait it out if it’s not the right deal

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breitlings · 16 July 2019, 12:23 PM

Seems like good advice above. I would try to really hear what your gut or connected consciousness or however you may describe that which is Good. Sometimes it seems we have to go through sowing seasons and pain to be taken to the next level.

I’m not going to sugarcoat this. The last 4 years have been rough. But I am now at a better place than I ever have been and the transformation is unbelievable. And I am so thankful for it. A few days ago I almost broke down about a six year relationship ending ( we have an amazing son) . Had to leave the house. Bought a car with faith that I was loved and blessed and got an amazing job the next day. Had my first day and it was great. As they say it is darkest before dawn.

Not sure this message is applicable to OP but I hope this message encourages anyone who needs a bit of positivity when chips are down.

Boothroyd · 16 July 2019, 12:58 PM

I know that "nagging feeling" has saved me from serious harm at least 4 times in my life, or the high likelihood of harm given what transpired afterwards. The sensor can go too far towards caution, but I heed it 90% of the time, unless my head tells me I am overreacting.

GradyPhilpott · 16 July 2019, 02:08 PM

Sometimes my worst decisions have led to my greatest and most surprising opportunities.

I was very fortunate to have survived those bad decisions and in some cases the ultimate payoff was years in the making.

I'm not saying to not listen to your "inner voice," but....

GB-man · 16 July 2019, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m fairly pragmatic, and ask a lot of questions. Then I like to sit with the information and consider all the pros and cons.

If the situation doesn’t allow for this, or if I’m still on the fence, I will bounce the conundrum off of the two people I’d trust with my life, my wife and my dad.

+2

I generally prepare to alter course immediately but the perspective of those opinions I trust are invaluable.

zama · 16 July 2019, 04:40 PM

No simple answer, my guidance is if the downside risk is low don't overthink it, People do get stung with analysis paralysis.

timedate · 16 July 2019, 05:21 PM

without saying what the issue is, its just a guessing game, specifics would help.

swatty · 16 July 2019, 06:06 PM

I’ve learned to go with my gut

crazymcmichael · 16 July 2019, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by timedate

without saying what the issue is, its just a guessing game, specifics would help.

+1

General advice gut feelings are great and usually sort of right

Ballzzz · 16 July 2019, 09:15 PM

New position? Give it time it’s the car biz.

16 July 2019, 06:13 AM	#1
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,994	Bad vibe...gut feeling... Without going into details what do you guys usually do with a bad vibe or bad gut feeling? Ride it out awhile and see how it goes or go with your gut and abort the mission? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 July 2019, 06:19 AM	#2
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Obviously circumstance depending but will usually go on a bit further to confirm suspicions whilst prepping exit strategies __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

16 July 2019, 06:38 AM	#4
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	Impossible to answer without context and consequence IMHO That said my guts pretty good about these things, spidey senses rule my actions __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

16 July 2019, 06:54 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Listening to that little voice in my head has saved my behind for many years at work. If something doesn’t seem right chances are that it’s not right. That being said not everyone possesses this quirk. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 July 2019, 06:59 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,699	Need more info. But without... Run. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

16 July 2019, 06:43 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	I’m fairly pragmatic, and ask a lot of questions. Then I like to sit with the information and consider all the pros and cons. If the situation doesn’t allow for this, or if I’m still on the fence, I will bounce the conundrum off of the two people I’d trust with my life, my wife and my dad.

16 July 2019, 07:11 AM	#9
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	Some of us are really good at presenting our mind with the very worst case scenario. We do this to avoid danger. It's... natural. Genetic, even. And I'm pretty sure even in worst case scenario, you'd be able to handle it. You've handled everything so far, haven't you? But it often isn't worst case scenario. Would waiting it out be catastrophic? Chances are you've talked yourself mentally into the worst case scenario and you should wait and verify. If you trusted yourself in your instincts, you'd have cut and run already. But you haven't. So you're not always right, and you know it. Not right often enough, at least. Wait and see.

16 July 2019, 08:23 AM	#13
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,479	I pride myself with my gut feelings. I have made life changing decisions with the gut feelings, like calling off a wedding 5 weeks before. The ex was going for her second fitting while I dropped the bomb. I knew eventually it was not going to last and was not worth fighting that gut feeling. I have made decisions in my business that have changed things forever with the gut......when my spidey senses go, it's usually bang on. Don't fight the feeling.

16 July 2019, 09:14 AM	#14
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I will grind and analyze the **** out of something, but sometimes that gut feeling overrides what the data says. I usually listen to my gut. When my gut and the data line up that is when you know it is perfect. A few years ago I was shopping for a vintage gilt GMT. At that time about 12K for a nice example. Found a watch I liked, did a bunch of research on the seller--reference checks, the whole thing. Was very close to sending the money. Something did not feel right. Shortly after that, the seller was known to have scammed a bunch of people as he exited the watch scene. So in that case even though the data looked good, my gut told me different. Pretty lucky really. He got some good people and some that usually do not get got.... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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16 July 2019, 10:52 AM	#17
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	If it's about a woman, and she's hot, and you're not married (and hopefully she's not)...go for it. If it's about anything else, go with your gut. Forget this analysis to paralysis. Shit or get off the pot my dad always said. Nothing worse than taking advice, acting on it, and it proves to be wrong because you didn't go with your gut. __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

16 July 2019, 10:58 AM	#18
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	My life coach, Thomas Magnum, taught me to always listen to my, 'little voice'. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

16 July 2019, 11:08 AM	#19
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,144	Always go with the gut! If you smell a fish in the room there’s usually a fish in the room.

16 July 2019, 11:58 AM	#21
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,957	Hope you’re not talking about your new job but if you are don’t wait it out if it’s not the right deal Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 July 2019, 12:23 PM	#22
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Seems like good advice above. I would try to really hear what your gut or connected consciousness or however you may describe that which is Good. Sometimes it seems we have to go through sowing seasons and pain to be taken to the next level. I’m not going to sugarcoat this. The last 4 years have been rough. But I am now at a better place than I ever have been and the transformation is unbelievable. And I am so thankful for it. A few days ago I almost broke down about a six year relationship ending ( we have an amazing son) . Had to leave the house. Bought a car with faith that I was loved and blessed and got an amazing job the next day. Had my first day and it was great. As they say it is darkest before dawn. Not sure this message is applicable to OP but I hope this message encourages anyone who needs a bit of positivity when chips are down.

16 July 2019, 12:58 PM	#23
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	I know that "nagging feeling" has saved me from serious harm at least 4 times in my life, or the high likelihood of harm given what transpired afterwards. The sensor can go too far towards caution, but I heed it 90% of the time, unless my head tells me I am overreacting. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

16 July 2019, 02:08 PM	#24
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Sometimes my worst decisions have led to my greatest and most surprising opportunities. I was very fortunate to have survived those bad decisions and in some cases the ultimate payoff was years in the making. I'm not saying to not listen to your "inner voice," but.... __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

16 July 2019, 04:40 PM	#26
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	No simple answer, my guidance is if the downside risk is low don't overthink it, People do get stung with analysis paralysis. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

16 July 2019, 05:21 PM	#27
timedate - Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 1,001	without saying what the issue is, its just a guessing game, specifics would help.

16 July 2019, 06:06 PM	#28
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	I’ve learned to go with my gut

16 July 2019, 09:15 PM	#30
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,476	New position? Give it time it’s the car biz. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

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