Jim Henderson wrote:
> better than 90% of the time, I'm right.

You mean, better than 90% of the time you remember making the prediction and 
remember checking, you're right?  Or do you actually keep objective notes?

Granted, it's definitely a skill you can learn to read people and to pick up 
subtle clues. I'm just saying ...

> I've also been told by people in professions that depend on the ability 
> to read people and situations that my instincts are exceptionally good - 

See, now *that* is justified belief. :-)  Without some external validation, 
you can never tell whether you're fooling yourself.

Just look at any friend who is infatuated with some girl that's no good for 
him. :-)

A very good book on the subject:
http://www.amazon.com/Gift-Fear-Gavin-Becker/dp/0440226198

-- 
   Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   "We'd like you to back-port all the changes in 2.0
    back to version 1.0."
   "We've done that already. We call it 2.0."

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