> absorb that data, let it affect your gut reactions, and then make a decision based on everything you know An important point in this. Where possible, allow

> absorb that data, let it affect your gut reactions, and then make a decision based on everything you know An important point in this. Where possible, allow your gut/subconscious some time to integrate what's been taken in. Being in general proactive can help in this regard. You aren't rushing at the last minute to assimilate everything. There's the balance, you don't have to turn everything in as far ahead of deadline/necessity as possible. And with respect to that, often conditions and requirements change anyway, requiring adjustment. But by tuning in early, you give your whole self time and space to work on the problem. That magical "intuition" is then more likely to show up when it's needed. EDIT: Hope I'm not being too redundant with my comment.