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title: "Daily Inspiration: “It is often said that you should surround yourself with smart people. You should also surround yourself with those who are forward thinking, optimistic, and who have a vision of a future….”"
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# Daily Inspiration: “It is often said that you should surround yourself with smart people. You should also surround yourself with those who are forward thinking, optimistic, and who have a vision of a future….”

*“It is often said that you should surround yourself with smart people. You should also surround yourself with those who are forward-thinking, optimistic, and who have a vision of a future that is based on science, trends, facts, and reality! Like your local, friendly futurist!”* – Futurist  Jim Carroll

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