"The future is going to happen to all of us. It’s what YOU do with that fact that matters!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
You can't blame others if you don't arrive tomorrow in good shape.
It's not the fault of other people if you aren't prepared.
You can't play the blame game.
It's all about action.
Every day involves a series of choices when it comes to the future. What new skills do I need to develop? What new knowledge do I need to chase? What new experiences should I be trying to pursue? What attitude do I need to cultivate to accept the change that tomorrow represents? What trends do I need to understand to align my thinking? What actions can I start taking at this very moment in time to get ready for what comes next?
What does all of this mean?
It means taking the right steps to move forward, not back!
Take responsibility - stop making excuses!
Stop being indecisive - decide that right now is the best time to act, adapt, and innovate.
Stop waiting for the perfect moment - that's an inaction trap.
Recognize the benefits of action - the future rewards those who move quickly and decisively.
Develop courage - instead of fearing the unknown of tomorrow, embrace it!
Stop planning and start doing - there's never a right time, just time!
Like I've said before - "wait and see" is not a strategy.
Those who are proactive and decisive are the ones who win.
Last but not least adopt a mindset of action and urgency, recognizing that the future belongs to those who are fast!
Those all sound like some pretty basic statements, but hidden within their core is the idea that to banish inaction is to achieve the momentum you need RIGHT NOW.
Futurist Jim Carroll always tries to practice the art of being decisive.