Decoding Tomorrow: Your Daily Future Inspiration

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

The Disease of Stubbornness

"It takes more courage to change your mind than to live with the consequences of being stubborn." - Futurist Jim Carroll Why is it that so many smart people kill their own ideas? Stubbornness. That's often the culprit. I was speaking with a potential client the

The Disease of Stubbornness
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The Power of Strategic Idiocy!

The Power of Strategic Idiocy!

“Admitting stupidity is a sign of strength – because it shows that you are brave enough to learn!” – Futurist Jim Carroll So  I came across this scientific paper which suggested that there is power to be found in stupidity. This article seemed to fit within the vibe of what someone suggested

The Innovation Mindset

The Innovation Mindset

"The difference between good & great companies isn't when they innovate, but that they never stop!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Over the years, I've had several companies come to me, seeking a speaker for a leadership or annual conference, stating that their 'theme

Decide or Drift...

Decide or Drift...

"Always remember that the toughest decisions are usually the right ones!" - Futurist Jim Carroll It's difficult to make difficult decisions! That doesn't' mean they shouldn't be made - because the very action of not making the decision will make the

Flipping It!

Flipping It!

"Every weakness carries the seed of strength!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Turn your weakness into strength! That isn't just some feel-good motto – it's the rocket fuel that's propelling the most successful organizations and individuals into the future. They've learned how

Accelerating Knowlege

Accelerating Knowlege

"If you aren’t relearning how to learn, you aren’t really learning!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Let's go back for a moment to item #3 on my list of '25 Strategies for 2025" - which was to be relentless in knowledge discovery. As

On Action.

On Action.

"People aren't impressed by what you say you can do - they're impressed by what you actually do!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Prove it. That's what matters. People remember people who get things done. People who get things done are the ones

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