Rather than outlining the trends that will define 2024 - as he has done in prior years - Futurist Jim Carroll outlined his thoughts on how to accelerate, thrive, and survive into this new year, in a series that can be found over at https://2024.jimcarroll.com
THE FUTURE IS ACCELERATING
Rather than feeling overwhelmed - feel inspired!
These are the trends he outlined.
24 STRATEGIES
#1 - Avoid the Anti-Future Fanatics Play the long game
#2 - Double down on your values and beliefs Simple decency still matters
#3 - Be furiously focused but gloriously distracted Do new stuff
#4 - Be respectful of complexity Stop chasing simplicity
#5 - Elevate your enthusiasm Remind yourself of how good things are!
#6 - Develop MANY superpowers Don't just do one thing
#7 - Recommit to your ethics Do the right thing
#8 - Basically, be boring Strategy Dullsville for the Win!
#9 - Study more science Learn more stuff
#10 - Become known for what really matters Be your better self
#11 - Reinforce a realistic reputation Get things right
#12 - Don't forget the obvious The future is all around you
#13- Be prepared to launch Too many great ideas fail to move forward
#14- Keep an eye on the edges Today and tomorrow is collaboratvie
#15- Shatter some norms It's Taylor Swift's world, and we just live in it
#16- Fail at fewer failed first impressions People are more complex than you think!
#17- Invest in kindness The benefit of being your better self!
#18 - “Be bold in your thinking, and daring in your actions” Soda pop, or tomorrow?
#19 - “Be less ‘artificial’ with your intelligence”” It might kill your creativity
#20 - “Honor every learning curve” Manage the disparity of knowledge
#21 - “Take responsibility” Enough with the excuses already!
#22 - “Stay focused on the ’BIG’ future” Think BIG. Your future will thank you for it!
#23 - “Cast a more skeptical eye towards many trends, forecasts and predictions” Volatility is the new normal in the prediction business!
#24 - “Stop waiting. Start doing.” Get stuff done!
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