Optimism

Maybe I was onto something when I was sharing the Flintstones and Jetsons idea on stage.

Life is going to throw curveballs at you—that's a guarantee. You'll have big wins and moments that feel like a total letdown. The secret is not to let those letdowns define you.

As a futurist, I can't tell you your future will suck! I wouldn't get a lot of repeat bookings!" I have to force myself to be optimistic.

"Define your future, don't just show up for it." - Futurist Jim Carroll Do you make things happen, or watch things happen? Do you move forward with intention, or sit back as a passive observer? Do you take the initiative or wait for others to start

"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

"'Wait and see' is the business plan for obsolescence." - Futurist Jim Carroll Organizations and individuals stifle their success by waiting around. You know it's true - are you guilty of it? Go through this list - it's my Wait and See