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Futurist Jim Carroll

"In times of chaos and fear, purposeful action is power" - Futurist Jim Carroll

Act boldly. Fear feeds on hesitation.

Think about this moment. Confidence is fragile. Every headline screams volatility.

And just like that, a wave of fear rolls in—bringing hesitation, doubt, and paralysis.

Are you letting the fear freeze your future?

Have you become the deer in the headlights?

But here’s the truth: the antidote to anxiety is action.

While others freeze, you can move.

While some debate what might go wrong, you can start building what could go right.

While people wait for signs an upturn, you can create your own little upturn, simply by acting.

Fear loves hesitation. It grows stronger when you pause, wait, scroll endlessly, or convince yourself that “now isn’t the time.” It thrives in your indecision, matures in the recesses of your uncertainty, and becomes a cancer in your inaction.

But bold action—no matter how small—immediately puts you back in the driver’s seat. It shifts your mindset from 'overwhelmed' to 'engaged.' It puts you in control. It gets you out of your doom cycle. It brings you back from focusing on where you are - to building momentum for where you could be.

You don’t have to launch a moonshot to make a difference. You don't need some huge stretch goal. You don't need to be chasing some grand vision. You just have to move:

Learn something new.

Start that project.

Test the idea.

Build the prototype.

Say yes.

Momentum beats perfection. Progress quiets panic. Action beats fear.
We are not victims of the future. We are its architects—if we choose to be.

So when the uncertainty rises, meet it with motion.

When fear whispers “not yet,” answer back: “Watch me.”

Because the future doesn’t wait.

And neither should you.

What are you waiting for?

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Futurist Jim Carroll knows that action is the antitode to every moment of volatility.

These posts on resilience and volatility are also being archived at tomorrow.jimcarroll.com

**#Action** **#Fear** **#Resilience** **#Momentum** **#Uncertainty** **#Leadership** **#Progress** **#Future** **#Confidence** **#Boldness**

Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/04/decodin

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Chronomyst

maybe it would be fun to make a linkedin joke account

go full satire

“Grateful to work 80 hours a week at the edge of collapse with people who share the same trauma bond. #blessed #resilience”

“Just finished a 9-hour Zoom where I said nothing and was thanked profusely. This is what leadership looks like!”

"Thanks for today's productive meeting where no one made eye contact and every participant thanked the system for crushing their spirit in slightly different words.

Feeling inspired!"

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Futurist Jim Carroll

"The long arc of the future always rewards the resilient!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

It is what it is. We are where we are. This moment in 2025 feels like a bad dream to many, and the assault on the global economy was a tipping point for many worldwide. With that in mind, I'm devoting the next few weeks of my Daily Inspiration to addressing a key question: How do we lead through uncertainty. How do we lead ourselves - what's our mindset? How do we lead others - how can we help? How do we lead our organizations - how do we keep moving forward? I spent a lot of time on this theme during and after the downturns of 2001, 2008 and again during 2020. There is a lot to revisit, and a lot to think about. The theme is 'resilience,' and we can all learn more about. 

We’re living through an era where it feels like the very idea of progress is under siege.

Science is questioned. Facts are ignored. Bold ideas are met with backlash. Funding is cut. In parts of the world—especially in the U.S.—there’s a growing, dangerous desire to rewind the clock. It’s an effort to return to some imaginary "better time," rather than confronting the future with the courage and creativity it demands.

And yet—despite it all—the future hasn’t stopped moving forward.

You can delay progress. You can defund it. You can deny it. You can hammer it with ill-advised or even idiotic decisions.But you can’t delete it.

Never forget that fact, and act accordingly.

Don't give in. Don't give up. Don't give way.

The long arc of innovation always bends forward. History is clear on this: the future always finds a way.

It’s tempting, especially now, to be disillusioned. To believe the cynics are winning. To think progress is on pause. It's easy to let fear strike us every day, stunning us into frozen disbelief.

But don’t confuse noise for momentum. The future doesn’t follow headlines. It follows courage, capital, and conviction. And all three are still alive and well—albeit a bit battered and bruised. But they are still there.

As a futurist, I’ve always said the future belongs to those who are fast. But today, I’d add this: it also belongs to those who refuse to flinch.

If some people want to step back from the future—that’s their choice.

You? Step forward. The future is still yours— ours— to build.

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Futurist Jim Carroll gets up every morning, checking the headlines, seeking the answer to the same question. You know what it is.

**#Resilience** **#Future** **#Innovation** **#Progress** **#Leadership** **#Uncertainty** **#Optimism** **#Courage** **#Mindset** **#Adaptation**

Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/04/decodin

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The Culture of Defeat: On National Trauma, Mourning & Recovery

"The myths they create to cope with defeat"

Sale: $17.99 to $2.99

by Wolfgang Schivelbusch
Rating: 4.3/5 (33 Reviews)

#History #Culture #Psychology #Resilience #Myths #defeat #conservative #mindset #trauma #reading
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Col. of Remote & Offshore Med

In this week's #podcast, Dr Jon B. Christensen discusses the critical role of mindset in #medical practice, particularly in remote & resource-limited environments. He emphasises the importance of #psychological first aid, decision-making under #stress & building #resilience through self-care practices. He illustrates how mindset can shape outcomes in personal & professional contexts, ultimately leading to better patient care.

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Spotify for Creators137-MiM25 Mindset Matters with Jon Christensen by CoROM cast. Wilderness, Austere, Remote and Resource-limited Medicine.This week, Dr Jon Christensen discusses the critical role of mindset in medical practice, particularly in remote and resource-limited environments. He emphasises the importance of psychological first aid, decision-making under stress, and building resilience through self-care practices. Drawing from personal experiences and historical examples, Dr Christensen illustrates how mindset can shape outcomes in personal and professional contexts, ultimately leading to better patient care and personal growth.TakeawaysMindset significantly influences personal and professional outcomes.Understanding psychological first aid is crucial for first responders.Resilience can be built through self-care and awareness practices.Decision-making is often influenced by biases and heuristics.Isolation can lead to increased mental health issues.Nutrition and exercise play vital roles in mental well-being.Meditation and mindfulness can help manage stress and improve focus.Building connections and mentorship is essential for personal growth.Understanding one's legacy can motivate personal change.Success is defined by personal growth and the impact on others.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mindset in Medicine03:08 The Importance of Mindset18:52 Risk and Decision-Making in Medicine27:03 Psychological First Aid and Its Importance33:10 Building Resilience and Self-Care49:20 Personal Journey and Lessons Learned
#medicine#health
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Futurist Jim Carroll

"Resilience is learned. Not just taught" - Futurist Jim Carroll

Lessons from my family: It's all about attitude management, proactive anticipation, courage restoration, resourcefulness, decisive action, agile thinking, maintaining optimism, and reframing trends as opportunities rather than threats.

I have so much to learn from my sons and daughters-in-law!

I'm reflecting on this today as the youngest of my two sons turns 30. Here's on the far right in the photo.

While I spend a lot of time on a lot of stages speaking about resilience, I've had the opportunity to witness the development of resilience firsthand with the evolution of their careers and lives.

Each of them has faced some type of significant career challenge at some point in their lives. Rather than giving into despair, I've watched as they've nurtured themselves with hope, determination, and action. The spirit they've shown through these times has taught me something about myself and has offered me lessons on how I too can nurture my spirit of resilience.

Here's what I've seen - as their careers underwent the typical - and sometimes untypical - twists and turns of life, they never gave up. They never gave in. They fought back. In doing so, they become the fountain of wisdom that has helped to nurture my soul, feed my optimism, and fuel my determination. When I talk about resilience in my keynotes, I often draw from global business examples.

But today, I want to share something more personal - how my sons and daughters-in-law have embodied the resilience principles I've advocated for years.

Here's what I've learned.

**#Resilience** **#Action** **#Attitude** **#Growth** **#Perseverance** **#Family** **#Learning** **#Adaptation** **#Opportunity** **#Determination**

Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/04/decodin

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