Gut vs. Logic: How to Know Which Voice to Trust in Your Next Big Move

We’ve all been there. Circling a decision. Asking yourself —

“Is this the right move… or just a logical one?”

You write the pros and cons. You talk to three trusted people. You wait for a sign.

And yet… you still feel the loop.

Here’s the truth: your gut and your logic are both powerful — but they speak in completely different languages. When you can tell them apart, you stop looping and start leading.

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1. The #1 Signal Your Gut vs. Logic Is Talking (And Not Your Fear)

Fear is loud. It shouts “don’t do it” with urgency, tension, and an edge of panic.

Your gut? It’s quieter. It’s that steady knowing that sits in your body, even if your mind is still uncertain.

💡 Gut Signal Checklist:

• You feel calm clarity — even if the move feels big.

• Your breath slows when you imagine saying “yes.”

• There’s no pressure, just presence.

2. How Logic Speaks vs. How Your Body Signals Truth (your Gut)

Logic: works in spreadsheets, timelines, and “shoulds.”It’s essential for structuring a plan, but it can’t tell you if that plan is yours.

Your gut: speaks through sensations.A lightness in your chest. A weight in your stomach. Goosebumps. A deep exhale.

The mistake most entrepreneurs make? They ask their mind to do their body’s job.

3. A Quick Gut-Check Exercise (Do This Now)

1. Think about the decision in front of you.

2. Say Option A out loud: “I choose ____.”

3. Notice your body — do you feel lighter, taller, more open? Or tighter, heavier, more closed?

4. Repeat with Option B.

5. Choose the one that feels expansive, even if it’s not the “logical” choice.

   
   

4. Real-World Examples from the Scaleur Path

A Scaleur isn’t just a business owner — she’s a gut-led game changer.

• Logical path: Take on every client to grow revenue. Gut-led path: Say no to the wrong fits so you have space for the dream ones.

• Logical path: Wait until the plan is perfect. Gut-led path: Launch now, refine as you go, and let momentum build.

• Logical path: Stick to the proven playbook. Gut-led path: Create the new playbook that actually feels like you.

5. Why This Is About Power — Not Just Intuition

Your gut is not a guess. It’s a strategy.When you lead from it, you:

• Make faster decisions

• Waste less energy on second-guessing

• Build a business that matches your life — not the other way around

This isn’t about ignoring logic. It’s about letting logic support your gut, not overrule it.

Your Next Step

If you’ve been spinning on a decision, stop asking for another opinion and start listening to your own.

👇 Ready to meet your inner Scaleur? 🎯 Take the GutScaleur Quiz — and find out which type of gut-led entrepreneur you are.

And if this shifted something for you, comment below:⚡ “What would I do… if I didn’t need it to make sense?”