August 08, 2019
Video: Are You Really Slow in the Era of Fast?
A little bit of Bowie, and a little bit of epic….
I’m a little guy on a great big stage with a great big message.
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August 08, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "You're going to need a bigger picture when it comes to that 'vision thing'."
"You're going to need a bigger picture when it comes to that 'vision thing'." – Futurist Jim Carroll
NASA didn't get to the moon by thinking small; it didn't set itself a...
August 07, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "Do what you love, so that you'll love what you do!"
"Do what you love, so that you'll love what you do!" – #Futurist Jim Carroll
One of the most inspiring things for people to do is to pursue their passion. You can see it...
August 06, 2019
Focused on Success? Here's What You Should Avoid!
I’ve long been accused of being relentlessly optimism in the face of long odds. It’s a message I share on stage, in my writings, and in my personal life.
If you have a...
August 06, 2019
Video: What's Up with the Future of Energy, Transportation & Downstream Suppliers?
I’m off to Omaha, Nebraska, later today, where tomorrow, I will keynote the DTN Energy Summit.
The room will be full of executives and operational managers who make decisions...
August 06, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "You can always recover from your Tin Cup moment!"
"You can always recover from your Tin Cup moment!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
Much inspiration can come from a round of golf – but a lot of personal, emotional grief as...
August 05, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "When nothing else works? It will work!"
"When nothing else works? It will work!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
I spent a bit of time yesterday with a long-time friend who was at an important milestone in his life, and...
August 02, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "The message from a motivational speaker is like Chinese food "
"The message from a motivational speaker is like Chinese food – after
an hour, you've lost your inspiration. But my futurist insight will excite your imagination for a...
July 30, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "You are spending way too much time living in the land of the status quo!"
"You are spending way too much time living in the land of the status quo!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
You won't do extraordinary things if you only do things that are...
July 26, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "Expect miracles - once you decide to stop being your own worst enemy!"
"Expect miracles – once you decide to stop being your own worst enemy!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
Are you the author of your own misfortune?
Unable to make the decisions...
July 25, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "Don't be average. Seek the extraordinary!"
"Don't be average. Seek the extraordinary!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
Have you ever set out to be marginal?
Do you start every day thinking that your goal is to be...
July 24, 2019
Daily Inspiration: "Your most difficult decision is also the most courageous one!"
"Your most difficult decision is also the most courageous one!" – Futurist Jim Carroll
When faced with a difficult choice, the natural human instinct is to choose the easy...