That inner voice has an important message for you; ignore it at your own peril! We have at least two minds in operation at all times—the conscious and the subconscious. The subconscious mind even operates at two levels, using two different parts of the brain: the neocortex (modern, and slow) and the amygdala (primitive, and fast). That inner voice is information that appears as a feeling, emotion, or thought. You are receiving this message for a reason. A reason that ties back to your survival, and is important for you to pay attention to. It is true that, in today’s world, some of our primitive instincts are juxtaposed upon a modern landscape, but we are adaptive creatures and we adapt to survive and succeed—so pay attention!
How about that feeling of discomfort when embarking on a course of action? Is it because you are avoiding something that is really important but complex, daunting, laborious, not fun, and looks like lots of work? Or is it because what you are doing is a bit sketchy or really a waste of your time and resources? If it is the latter, your mind is trying to tell you that you really do know better, so don’t fight it. Turn in the right direction and experience the immediate dissipation of the discomfort. Now it is important to distinguish that sensation from the sensation of subliminal fear or concern that one feels when embarking on something new and unusual that will be challenging to your talents, experience, and skills.
Can you see how getting these messages mixed up and backwards can create negative feedback loops that hold you back and cause inaction or wrong thinking that prevents your success?
Pay attention and be smart. True warriors know the difference, because they pay attention and practice (in all circumstances) to get it right! Remember, it is never too late to start again, change course, or go back. You are warriors and if you listen carefully to your inner voice, you will do more of the right things much more frequently, and eventually it will become completely effortless. So it has been written.