Inspiration

"One single idea acted upon is far more powerful than a thousand contemplated!" - Futurist Jim Carroll This was a photo taken Saturday night after our 'proof' copy arrived -  and it looks fantastic. We just made some minor fixes, and so we are good to

"Uncomfortably numb?  Dazed and confused? Is this real life or fantasy?  You want to be sedated? Hello, darkness my old friend? Welcome to the jungle. Because volatility seems to be the new normal." - Futurist Jim Carroll Fun fact - I was a roadie for KISS for a

"Whatever it takes. That has to be your mindset." - Futurist Jim Carroll Many people seem to be engineered to give up too easily. Pack it in. Move on before the hard work. Never give what it takes. Abandon the effort. Never do what it takes. The question

"Never hide your hidden talents!" - Futurist Jim Carroll I find innovation and creativity stories everywhere I look! (And I'm playing with my creativity - today's image was generated on MidJourney, and is used in my newest book, just released!) Consider the piano intro

"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