Decoding Tomorrow: Your Daily Future Inspiration

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

Tuesday Unfiltered: The Serenity Prayer, Tariff Rage, and Knowing When Not to Post

Every morning, I open the news and encounter another statement, tariff announcement, threat, insult, provocation, bizarre claim, or astonishing bit of political theatre coming out of the United States.

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Disruption

Anticipate, Don't Follow.

In our high-velocity world, waiting for a trend to become obvious is the same as deciding to come in last place.

30 Megatrends

Megatrend 30 — The Acceleration Paradox

We are, as they say, living in the best of times, but doing our best to make it the worst of times!

Embracing Mediocrity Book

If Not Now, When?

I've seen a lot of innovation efforts go off the rails, and I've documented that in all the various books I wrote along the way.

Creativity

Get into Your Head!

What if, rather than letting some new information tidbit overwhelm you, you simply add it to your small personal list of things to explore later?

30 Megatrends

A Robot Caddy, Anyone?

I've been telling the guys on the golf course that I'll be showing up with my robot caddy at some point - it will carry my bag, and perhaps offer up some golf advice.

30 Megatrends

The Real Thing

As the market becomes saturated with AI-generated content, a significant shift is occurring where consumers and businesses increasingly value and pay a premium for verifiably human, live, and authentic experiences.