Optimism

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The Case for Optimism

The Case for Optimism

"Every single opportunity is always within the margin of possibility!" - Futurist Jim Carroll When the World Bank invited me to keynote on the future of manufacturing, they made one thing crystal clear: they wanted me to flip the script - paint a picture of opportunity, not disruption.

Uncomfortably Numb.

Uncomfortably Numb.

"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

Giving It Your All.

Giving It Your All.

"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

The Sneeches.

The Sneeches.

"Your biggest opportunity right now is to keep moving forward while others are going backward!" - Futurist Jim Carroll There's a pretty big divide between forward thinkers vs. backward movers. We are living through the era of a shift from progressive trends to regressive attitudes. On

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

Being Bold.

Being Bold.

"Don't be intimidated by the size of your dreams" - 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, trends, and

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