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Daily Inspiration: “The jet lag experienced by a futurist doesn’t involve just a few hours of time differences – but rather several decades!”

“The jet lag experienced by a futurist doesn’t involve just a few hours of time differences -...

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Keynote: Genentech, San Francisco : The Acceleration of Personalized Medicine in the Era of Exponential Genomics

This event was for 550 executives from this pharma-tech company — it’s owned by French...

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Lessons from My Youngest Son: Taking Initiative!

My youngest son Tom turns 22 today. Time flies!Both of my sons have been a huge inspiration...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t fall into the trap of thinking it can’t be done – figure out a way to do it!”

"Don't fall into the trap of thinking it can't be done - figure out a way to do it!"- Futurist...

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Daily Inspiration: “Imagination is exercise for the mind”

“Imagination is exercise for the mind” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Those Who Succeed Possess a Daring Need for Speed!”

"Those who succeed possess a daring need for speed!" - Jim CarrollOne of my key themes through...

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Daily Inspiration: “Are you going to let your Uber-moment turn into a Kodak moment?” 

“Are you going to let your Uber-moment turn into a Kodak moment?” -  Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Agility is the Only Antidote for Velocity”

"Agility is the only antidote for velocity" - Jim CarrollOne recent client engaged me for a...

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Daily Inspiration: ”Being relentless optimistic is the best strategy for innovation yet!”

”Being relentless optimistic is the best strategy for innovation yet!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Define your day, not by the barriers that may exist, but by the great things you will accomplish if you set your mind to it!”

“Define your day, not by the barriers that may exist, but by the great things you will accomplish...

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Daily Inspiration: “Challenge conventional wisdom. Look at the world in a different way every single day”

“Challenge conventional wisdom. Look at the world in a different way every single day” -...

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Daily Inspiration: “Manage for expectations – structure for surprise!”

“Manage for expectations - structure for surprise!” - Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “If at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!”

“If at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Spreadsheets? They’re really weapons of mass distraction!”

“Spreadsheets? They’re really weapons of mass distraction!” - Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Solve customer’s problems before they know it’s a problem. That’s a huge opportunity for innovation!”

“Solve customer's problems before they know it’s a problem. That’s a huge opportunity for...

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Daily Inspiration: “Dreams? They are a roadmap to the future!”

“Dreams? They are a roadmap to the future!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Your competition is out to obsolete you, every single day!”

“Your competition is out to obsolete you, every single day!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “A suggestion box? That’s the best way to trivialize the concept of innovation!”

"A suggestion box? That's the best way to trivialize the concept of innovation!" - Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “As a futurist, I am also your personal trainer – but I will help you to get fit for the future!”

“As a futurist, I am also your personal trainer - but I will help you to get fit for the...

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The Story Behind the Picture: “What Will You Do Today To Do the Tough Stuff? Ask Tough Questions!

Here's a good quote to live by:  it is said that doing the right thing when it's easy to do...

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Future Skills: I Go Back to Grade 5 and Work on a Time Capsule Project!

Anyone who has worked with me knows that I do a tremendous amount of research as I customize for my...

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Daily Inspiration: “When it comes to innovation, making mistakes is OK. Hiding them is not!”

“When it comes to innovation, making mistakes is OK. Hiding them is not!” - Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t accept the status quo. Break it!”

“Don’t accept the status quo. Break it!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Establishing a committee is a guaranteed prescription for innovation paralysis”

"Establishing a committee is a guaranteed prescription for innovation paralysis" - Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Innovators take their own personal vision of the future — and turn it into reality!”

“Innovators take their own personal vision of the future — and turn it into reality!” -...

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Daily Inspiration: “Think fast. Act faster!”

“Think fast. Act faster!” - Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Surround yourself with optimists. Always ignore the pessimists!”

"Surround yourself with optimists. Always ignore the pessimists!" - Jim CarrollSome of the most...

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Daily Inspiration: “To really accelerate your creative engine, focus on growing your diversity of ideas!”

"To really accelerate your creative engine, focus on growing your diversity of ideas!" - futurist...

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Daily Inspiration: “If you can’t remember the last time you did something really cool, you have a bigger innovation problem than you think!”

“If you can’t remember the last time you did something really cool, you have a bigger...

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“Focus Forward & Be a Slinky” – Powerful Lessons in Leadership from One of the World’s Fastest Ski Racers!

I'm always thinking about my clients and my keynotes and the messages that I need to deliver...

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Article: FleetOwner Magazine: A Time When Technology Arrives to Market Obsolete

A time when technology arrives to market obsolete Futurist Jim Carroll describes trucking...

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Daily Inspiration: “Every day, it is more obvious that the future isn’t just a fiction – it’s reality!”

“Every day, it is more obvious that the future isn’t just a fiction - it’s reality!” -...

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Daily Inspiration: “The function of a futurist? To help you understand where you want to go – and what you need to do to get there successfully!”

"The function of a futurist? To help you understand where you want to go - and what you need to do...

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Daily Inspiration: “The world needs more people with a new type of degree that I call the Masters in Business Imagination!”

"The world needs more people with a new type of degree that I call the Masters in Business...

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Self-driving Cars? It’s All About the Penguins!

Last week, I was in Palm Springs, California, with a session for a board of directors on what's...

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In 1989 (28 years ago), I Was Almost Fired Because of an Article About Email. Read Why – And What Happened!

[caption id="attachment_16054" align="alignright" width="233"] "Why did this get me in...

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Your Customers Know More Than You Do: Do You Accept That, And What Will You Do About It? Here Are 10 Things You SHOULD Do!

Does your organization have the right stuff to deal with todays' information-empowered,...

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Daily Inspiration: “It’s easier to be a success if you fail first”

"It's easier to be a success if you fail first" - Futurist  Jim...

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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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