Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Invite readers to reflect on their broad takeaways and initial reactions to the book.

1. Gladwell proposes that quick, unconscious decisions can be surprisingly positive. Did this resonate with you, or did it feel counterintuitive based on your beliefs about decision-making?

2. How did Blink compare to other popular psychology you’ve read on this topic, such as Thinking, Fast and Slow? Did Gladwell’s narrative style help make complex ideas more accessible or feel too simplified?

3. Of all the case studies—like the kouros statue or Gottman’s marriage analysis—which example most influenced your thinking about how you make decisions?

Help readers relate the book’s lessons to their own life experiences.

1. Can you think of a time when your gut instinct helped you make a great choice? What factors influenced the outcome?

2. The Warren Harding error describes how we’re drawn to appearances when making judgments. Have you ever made assumptions based on someone’s looks or presentation that turned out to be wrong?

3. Has this book made you more or less trusting of your intuition? In what areas of your life—work, relationships, safety—do you feel confident using it?