Inspiration

"The time to escape mediocrity comes when you recognize the need to!" - Futurist Jim Carroll I'm considering a sequel! Should I? With the impending release of the book about mediocrity, I've realized the perfect companion piece to it is an anti-mediocrity book! Let&

"Innovation thrives in the building of sandcastles!" - Futurist Jim Carroll That's me in the photo above, taken yesterday during a sandcastle-building competition in Costa Rica. Later this morning, I'll keynote the National Association of Landscape Professionals leadership forum. Naturally, my attention was drawn

“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

"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

"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

"You can't do extraordinary things with an ordinary mindset!" - Futurist Jim Carroll It's back to work! This is what I was doing most of the time! And I seem to have had quite the time of it! 402.45km of downhill time, for