Ever notice how some people can spot lies easily? I developed a trainable method that transforms vague intuition into reliable insight by observing without judgment and identifying underlying needs.
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Ever notice how some people seem to have a built-in lie detector? That used to fascinate me until I realized intuition isn’t magical – it’s trainable.
After developing my Practical EmPath Practice [PEP] method, I’ve seen students transform vague “gut feelings” into reliable insight.
The main obstacle? We judge what we observe too quickly, blocking subtle signals our brain picks up.
How I train intuition:
1. Practice observation without judgment. When talking with someone, just notice their behaviors. Are they avoiding eye contact? Touching their face? Simply observe.
2. Identify feelings and needs beneath behaviors. That defensive colleague in meetings? Usually there’s an unmet need for recognition or security driving it.
This creates a mental space where your brain processes multiple data streams – visual cues, tone shifts, micro-expressions – that would otherwise get filtered out.
My students report better hiring decisions, stronger negotiation skills, deeper understanding of their children, and avoiding bad partnerships.
The surprise benefit? Better relationships overall. When you understand someone’s true motivations, compassion follows – even when they’re being dishonest.
I cover this complete framework in Chapter 14 of my book “A Practical EmPath: Rewire Your Mind.” The exercises there have helped thousands develop in weeks what took me years.
Truth detection isn’t about suspicion – it’s about seeing clearly.
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