an autistic perspective of death…
We've all experienced loss, and many know someone who is Neurodivergent or Autistic. Ever wonder why it takes longer for someone on the Spectrum to recover from loss, especially death? Here's some insight into those unseen struggles.https://thedignityofman.net/2026/03/23/an-autistic-perspective-of-death-2/
unexpected growth…
What does it mean to grow? And what experiences in life helped me grow the most? Find out more...
AI and the rise of neo-paganism…what will be the ultimate outcome?
Many fear the rise of Artificial Intelligence. There is much to fear, but is it really the program we should be afraid of? Or something within ourselves as human beings? Find out how you can see this in a different light and what you can do to change your perspective...
"Unapologetic uniqueness: conformity is where tomorrow's greatness goes to die." - Futurist Jim Carroll
The manuscript for Being Unique is officially complete and with my wife, Christa, for editing.
The book is a manifesto for the "oddballs," arguing that the traits you’ve been told to fix are actually your most potent strategic weapons. It’s a guide to weaponizing your differences to navigate a high-velocity future!
The journey starts by battling "innovation killers" like groupthink and consensus - favourite topics of mine. But then use the story of Oblio—the round-headed boy in a pointed world from the movie The Point —as a metaphor for finding your own "point" amidst the pressure to conform. This whimsical start sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how a unique vantage point reveals truths others simply cannot see.
There's some fun and powerful stuff in there, from the whimsical to the world-changing, featuring "crazy ones" like Steve Jobs and the rebellious Grace Hopper. I even dive into Richard Feynman’s kitchen to show how simple curiosity about breaking spaghetti leads to Nobel-level thinking.
But it's not all theoretical. I dive into the research of Thomas Kuhn, a guy who took on the science of "paradigm shifts." He proved that proves that breakthroughs only happen when you step outside the dominant mindset.
Ultimately, Being Unique is a toolkit for a path to the "Masters of Business Imagination," an idea I first put out there in 2004!
It's been a LONG project! I originally began working on it in the summer of 2024, in a series that started here. I realized part way in that I had a book. As I posted, I started working it into shape, realizing it wasn't there, dropping it for a time, picking it up again ... over and over, and here we are!
Now look, I know this is a tall order. We can't teach uniqueness - you either have it, or you don't. The fact is, not all of us are born with the unique skills, capabilities, or insight that might allow us to be the next Steve Jobs or Richard Branson - both of whom were and are very, very unique. But what if we had a guide path, an action plan, and a roadmap for how to align ourselves in the same way that they've thought about tomorrow? Some insight on how we could be 'an oddball, a rebel, a freak' - because those are the ones who get the future done?
It's hard to say when we'll get to print - Christa has her own unique editing process. Having worked on 42 books with me, I know the best thing I can do right now is sit back and let things unfold. I'll open up pre-orders later this week!
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Futurist Jim Carroll learned long ago that his unique way of thinking was something he could build a career upon.
Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2026/03/daily-inspiration-unapologetic-uniqueness-conformity-is-where-tomorrows-greatness-goes-to-die/
you aren’t as valuable as you think…you are worth more
What value do you assign to yourself? Do you see yourself as worth more or less than you actually are? Consider how the world judges worth and what actions you can take to determine your true worth...https://thedignityofman.net/2026/03/09/you-arent-as-valuable-as-you-thinkyou-are-worth-more/
in the midst of an ugly world, we must embrace the beauty that surrounds us…
What does the world offer us today? All around us we see chaos and destruction, loss of hope and hatred. But can we find something more meaningful in the midst of all of this? Find out more...
upholding the dignity of those living inside broken bodies…
It can feel really tough to see people born with disabilities, but is that actually fair to think? Maybe our perspectives need a little shifting. Take a moment test your own point of view...https://thedignityofman.net/2026/02/23/upholding-the-dignity-of-those-living-inside-broken-bodies/
the Great American Theft…
How much would you spend on a product if you knew they were using you to advertise for them for free?https://thedignityofman.net/2026/02/16/the-great-american-theft/
Aubrey Taylor, Editor
Futurist Jim Carroll
Leif Henning A. Oliversen
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