Read Blink alongside Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow . Gladwell describes the "Fast" system; Kahneman describes the errors. Together, they give you the complete picture of unconscious thought.
Blink is a fascinating, easy-to-read introduction to the psychology of intuition. Ideal for general readers, business professionals, and students of behavioral economics. However, those seeking rigorous scientific depth should supplement with original studies by Kahneman, Gigerenzer, or Bargh.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is not just a self-help book; it is a fascinating tour of the human mind. It validates the power of intuition while providing the necessary warnings about its pitfalls.