The Consultant Who Won't Shut Up Trusting your instincts means trusting yourself.
By Jennifer Wang •
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Q: Can I really trust my gut?
A: Running a business is all about believing in yourself, and, you'll be relieved to hear, the chances are good that your intuition is right. "People are instinctively capable of making good decisions," says Bill Bartmann, author of Bailout Riches, "as long as they follow some rules."
First, if you think something is a good idea, don't let yourself get talked out of it. Apply common sense but develop a thick skin and avoid listening to naysayers.