The Daily Inspiration

Thoughts, stories and ideas about tomorrow from Futurist Jim Carroll. Sent each workday since August 2016.

Into 2025: #1 Play the Long Game

"It's always better to play the long game" - Futurist Jim Carroll Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, "25 Things I've Learned That Will Carry Me Into 2025." He is putting this together based on his 30-year career as a futurist,

Into 2025: #1 Play the Long Game
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The Rebels

The Rebels

"Disruptors value defiance over blind obedience!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Be like Chuck House. In a world in which you are surrounded by yes-men, be the person who is willing to say no since sometimes following the lead is exactly the wrong thing to do. Years ago, the

Golf.

Golf.

"Approach every day like it's a par 3 (full of opportunity but with a bit of risk along the way!)" - Futurist Jim Carroll Golf season is back. In that context, my ball mark is a happy face. That tells you everything you need to know

Bull****

Bull****

"Successful companies got rid of all the bull excrement" - Futurist Jim Carroll Let's be real about it. Successful companies have learned a lot about the future - and the fact that it isn't as complicated to get there as they once thought it

Act Two.

Act Two.

"Don't judge your success by what you did before. Judge it by what you will do next!" - Futurist Jim Carroll If your life is to be a play, always be prepared for a second act! Or perhaps, get into a mindset where you will always

The Top.

The Top.

"It's when you are at the bottom that you have the greatest chance to get to the top." - Futurist Jim Carroll Rock bottom is real for many people and for many companies. A fortunate few can summon the courage and the strength to find their

Feedback!

Feedback!

"Criticism is just wisdom as yet unwrapped!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Criticism. When it's sincere, it can matter. Criticism is ... a gift.  It's a gift of knowledge that, used the right way, allows you to gain insight and perspective on how to improve.  Criticism

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