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Daily Inspiration: “Yesterday’s success story is already out of date. You need to rewrite it ….”

“Yesterday’s success story is already out of date. You need to rewrite it with a new beginning...

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Video: Are You Thinking too Small When the Scope of the Future is WAY Bigger Than You Think? Probably!

A video clip from my keynote yesterday for several hundred educators and executives for the Career...

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Daily Inspiration: “Have you ever noticed that disappointment always seems to be an equal opportunity partner to success?”

“Have you ever noticed that disappointment always seems to be an equal opportunity partner to...

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Daily Inspiration: “You need to deliver knowledge … that doesn’t exist .. and do it yesterday!”

“You need to deliver knowledge that you aren’t yet aware of, for jobs that don’t yet exist,...

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Daily Inspiration: “Never underestimate the ability of those around you to try to destroy your optimism!”

“Never underestimate the ability of those around you to try to destroy your optimism!” -...

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Daily Inspiration: “The problem with an assumption is that it usually becomes an excuse for inaction!”

“The problem with an assumption is that it usually becomes an excuse for inaction!” -#Futurist...

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Daily Inspiration: “A figment of your imagination? It’s already someone else’s disruptive reality!”

“A figment of your imagination? It’s already someone else’s disruptive reality!” Futurist...

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The Future of Transit: “It’s Not Your Grandad’s City Bus System Anymore!”

In 1964, at the age of 5, I started going to kindergarten in Byron, a subdivision of London,...

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“We Used To ….” – A Look Back at How Primitive Our World Was in 2019

Part of the art of figuring out the future comes not from looking forward, but by looking...

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Daily Inspiration: ““Most people who criticize those who invent the future, usually don’t understand the future that is being invented!”

“Most people who criticize those who invent the future, usually don’t understand the future...

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Daily Inspiration: “The scope of your vision should exceed the size of your challenge!”

“The scope of your vision should exceed the size of your challenge!” - #Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “….an incredible grasp of incompetence!”

“Maybe your real challenge is that you are surrounded by people who have an incredible grasp of...

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THE WHO had it right: Your business model will probably die before you get old!

Will you survive? People don't have a lot of confidence that their business model is going to stay...

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Daily Inspiration: “The future is your finish line!”

“The future is your finish line!” - My Cousin Ken Keeley My newly-via-DNA discovered...

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Daily Inspiration: ““You’ll always have an opportunity to turn things around!”

“You’ll always have an opportunity to turn things around!” - #Futurist Jim...

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Keynote: Matheson Financial, Dallas, Texas – The Future of Construction in the Era of Robotics and AI

This company is involved in financing of major construction, energy and infrastructure projects,...

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Keynote: Itron Leadership Meeting, San Diego, CA – The Future of Energy Utilities : Connected, Intelligent, Localized

This organization provides infrastructure and technology solutions to the energy utility sector....

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Daily Inspiration: “Spend more time with successful failures!”

“Spend more time with successful failures!” - #Futurist Jim Carroll⁣ ⁣People who...

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Daily Inspiration: “If it’s easier to be a negative influence than a positive role model, what’s your chosen path?”

“If it’s easier to be a negative influence than a positive role model, what’s your chosen...

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Keynote: American Cotton Shippers Association, Laguna Beach, California – The Future of The Agricultural Supply Chain

When do you align yourself to the future? How do you determine when certain key trends which will...

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Daily Inspiration: “A simple formula for innovation? Imagination, ingenuity & initiative!”

“A simple formula for innovation? Imagination, ingenuity & initiative!” Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t just stay one step ahead – stay one trend ahead!”

“Don’t just stay one step ahead - stay one trend ahead!” - #Futurist Jim...

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Driving Attendance at Hi-Tech Customer Events ! Kicking it Up a Notch with a Pre-Event Video!

An increasing number of clients are looking for a short little video to promote their event, and...

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This Week: Celebrating 25 Years on the Stage, 25 Years in the Speaking Industry!

This is a wonderful month - in that it marks 25 years that I've been on stage! My very first...

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Daily Inspiration: “You should never wait for someone else to start your future!”

“You should never wait for someone else to start your future!” - #FuturistJim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Organizations are usually destroyed through collective inaction!”

“Organizations are usually destroyed through collective inaction!” - #Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Clarity of intent means never having to say you’re sorry!”

“Clarity of intent means never having to say you’re sorry!” - #Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t define yourself by what you are against, but rather, what you stand for!”

“Don’t define yourself by what you are against, but rather, what you stand for!” -#Futurist...

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Daily Inspiration: “Truth, or dare?”

“When it comes to your business model: truth, or dare?” -#Futurist Jim...

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Keynote: National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Phoenix : “Dare to Disrupt”

"Dare to Disrupt!" That was the theme for this healthcare and pharma focused event in...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be a moofus!”

“Don’t be a moofus!” - #Futurist Jim Carroll And so with that, I bring you the story...

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Daily Inspiration: “Arrogance Kills”

“Arrogance kills!” - #Futurist Jim Carroll       One of the sins...

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Keynote: American Association of Orthopaedic Executives, Nashville: The Acceleration of Healthcare

3D printed body parts. The acceleration of medical science and the rapid emergence of new...

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Video Clip: Grabbing the Audience in the First 90 Seconds!

In today's world of massive attention-deficit lack of focus, you've got to grab the audience...

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Daily Inspiration: “If imagination is magic, then science fiction is absolute wizardry!”

“If imagination is magic, then science fiction is absolute wizardry!” -#Futurist Jim...

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The Speaking Industry Loses a Towering Figure: Mark French, Leading Authorities

Just a few days ago, I wrote a blog post about one of my most important partnerships - the many...

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Daily Inspiration: “Abandon your mediocrity – it’s not a good look!”

“Abandon your mediocrity - it’s not a good look!” - #Futurist Jim Carroll People...

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“Sometimes You Don’t Get There Alone” – With That, The Speakers Bureaus who Bring me to the World!

With the launch of my new Web site design, I've had a lot of opportunity to reflect on the...

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Daily Inspiration: “Your excuses are usually a pretty poor eraser of your reality!”

“Your excuses are usually a pretty poor eraser of your reality!” - #Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “The future now happens faster than the speed of fast!”

“The future now happens faster than the speed of fast!” - #Futurist Jim Carroll I’ve...

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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE FAST features the best of the insight from Jim Carroll’s blog, in which he
covers issues related to creativity, innovation and future trends.

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