When Not to Trust Your Instincts

This article explains why instincts degrade under stress and why the Grey Man Project treats them as information rather than instruction.

Stress amplifies bias, urgency, and the desire for control, encouraging action before understanding. Acting quickly often feels decisive while quietly worsening outcomes.

The Grey Man Project emphasizes inserting delay through slower movement, reassessment, and prioritizing exits over action. Reducing urgency improves clarity.

What this article shows is that preparedness is not faster reaction, but better timing.