#longterm — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #longterm, aggregated by home.social.
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@rebekka_m @BernieSanders it was so secret they even closed the curtains, yes guys its like that, #AI is good with text but is largely used to justify layoffs in order to rehire later cheaper. Will there be #selfdriving #trucks ? Yes. #taxis yes. But that is just #capitalism destroying its #customerbase
#longterm this #planet belongs to everybody not the 1% #papermoney #banksters and #monopoly players that inherited billions and do not know how to put it to good use, #systemA is failing -
@rebekka_m @BernieSanders it was so secret they even closed the curtains, yes guys its like that, #AI is good with text but is largely used to justify layoffs in order to rehire later cheaper. Will there be #selfdriving #trucks ? Yes. #taxis yes. But that is just #capitalism destroying its #customerbase
#longterm this #planet belongs to everybody not the 1% #papermoney #banksters and #monopoly players that inherited billions and do not know how to put it to good use, #systemA is failing -
@rebekka_m @BernieSanders it was so secret they even closed the curtains, yes guys its like that, #AI is good with text but is largely used to justify layoffs in order to rehire later cheaper. Will there be #selfdriving #trucks ? Yes. #taxis yes. But that is just #capitalism destroying its #customerbase
#longterm this #planet belongs to everybody not the 1% #papermoney #banksters and #monopoly players that inherited billions and do not know how to put it to good use, #systemA is failing -
@rebekka_m @BernieSanders it was so secret they even closed the curtains, yes guys its like that, #AI is good with text but is largely used to justify layoffs in order to rehire later cheaper. Will there be #selfdriving #trucks ? Yes. #taxis yes. But that is just #capitalism destroying its #customerbase
#longterm this #planet belongs to everybody not the 1% #papermoney #banksters and #monopoly players that inherited billions and do not know how to put it to good use, #systemA is failing -
@rebekka_m @BernieSanders it was so secret they even closed the curtains, yes guys its like that, #AI is good with text but is largely used to justify layoffs in order to rehire later cheaper. Will there be #selfdriving #trucks ? Yes. #taxis yes. But that is just #capitalism destroying its #customerbase
#longterm this #planet belongs to everybody not the 1% #papermoney #banksters and #monopoly players that inherited billions and do not know how to put it to good use, #systemA is failing -
Macro Technology Group Community Director Outlines Long-Term Platform Development Roadmap, Reveals User and Job Growth Targets for Latin America
Denver, Colorado, United States, May 21, 2026 — Macro Technology Group, a leading global financial technology platf…
#Conflict #Conflicts #War #america #And #community #Development #director #for #Group #growth #Job #Latin #Latinamerica #LongTerm #macro #Outlines #platform #reveals #roadmap #Targets #technology #user
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Dodgers give injury updates on Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Brusdar Graterol https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/702997/ #Baseball #BrusdarGraterol #Dodgers #DodgersGmBrandonGomes #Front #InjuredPitcherBlakeSnell #Injury #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LeftHanderBlakeSnell #LongTerm #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #MLB #RecoveryTime #RotationDepth #Spike #team #thing #TylerGlasnow #update
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Dodgers give injury updates on Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Brusdar Graterol https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/702997/ #Baseball #BrusdarGraterol #Dodgers #DodgersGmBrandonGomes #Front #InjuredPitcherBlakeSnell #Injury #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LeftHanderBlakeSnell #LongTerm #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #MLB #RecoveryTime #RotationDepth #Spike #team #thing #TylerGlasnow #update
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https://www.evshift.com/459163/long-term-test-chery-tiggo-8-2026-review-australia-ultimate-super-hybrid-the-best-7-seat-phev/ Long-term test! Chery Tiggo 8 2026 review Australia: Ultimate Super Hybrid | The best 7-seat PHEV? #7seat #australia #CarsGuide #CarsGuideComAu #Chery #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #Hybrid #Hybrids #longterm #phev #PlugInHybrids #PlugInHybridsVehicles #review #Super #Test #tiggo #ultimate
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https://www.europesays.com/dk/83315/ Novo Nordisk’s Oral Wegovy Wins Patient Preference as Long-Term Efficacy Data Strengthens Case #data #Efficacy #LongTerm #Nordisk’s #novo #NovoNordisk #Oral #patient #Preference #Wegovy #wins
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The folly of providing cash handouts
"relief is obviously temporary, but te #debt is #longterm. There must be a better sol'n than handing out free money for #consumption.. if te question is how to generate #sustainable income growth so #workers can cope w higher living costs on their own, then te answer lies in higher #wages, job creation & #skills upgrading. There's a vast diff'ce btw dd-side & ss-side sol'ns.. Te key concept is #importsubstitution for #Chinese products"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/3254768/the-folly-of-providing-cash-handouts -
The folly of providing cash handouts
"relief is obviously temporary, but te #debt is #longterm. There must be a better sol'n than handing out free money for #consumption.. if te question is how to generate #sustainable income growth so #workers can cope w higher living costs on their own, then te answer lies in higher #wages, job creation & #skills upgrading. There's a vast diff'ce btw dd-side & ss-side sol'ns.. Te key concept is #importsubstitution for #Chinese products"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/3254768/the-folly-of-providing-cash-handouts -
The folly of providing cash handouts
"relief is obviously temporary, but te #debt is #longterm. There must be a better sol'n than handing out free money for #consumption.. if te question is how to generate #sustainable income growth so #workers can cope w higher living costs on their own, then te answer lies in higher #wages, job creation & #skills upgrading. There's a vast diff'ce btw dd-side & ss-side sol'ns.. Te key concept is #importsubstitution for #Chinese products"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/3254768/the-folly-of-providing-cash-handouts -
The folly of providing cash handouts
"relief is obviously temporary, but te #debt is #longterm. There must be a better sol'n than handing out free money for #consumption.. if te question is how to generate #sustainable income growth so #workers can cope w higher living costs on their own, then te answer lies in higher #wages, job creation & #skills upgrading. There's a vast diff'ce btw dd-side & ss-side sol'ns.. Te key concept is #importsubstitution for #Chinese products"
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/3254768/the-folly-of-providing-cash-handouts -
The folly of providing cash handouts
"relief is obviously temporary, but te #debt is #longterm. There must be a better sol'n than handing out free money for #consumption.. if te question is how to generate #sustainable income growth so #workers can cope w higher living costs on their own, then te answer lies in higher #wages, job creation & #skills upgrading. There's a vast diff'ce btw dd-side & ss-side sol'ns.. Te key concept is #importsubstitution for #Chinese products"
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Do you use mobile app for brokerage account?
https://piefed.social/c/personalfinance/p/2058741/do-you-use-mobile-app-for-brokerage-account
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Niedersachsen's Minister-President, Olaf Lies (SPD), stated that the Relief Premium has no viable future following the recent vote by the Bundesrat. Speaking to... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45523 | #news #calling #instead #longterm #niedersachsen
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Niedersachsen's Minister-President, Olaf Lies (SPD), stated that the Relief Premium has no viable future following the recent vote by the Bundesrat. Speaking to... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45523 | #news #calling #instead #longterm #niedersachsen
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Niedersachsen's Minister-President, Olaf Lies (SPD), stated that the Relief Premium has no viable future following the recent vote by the Bundesrat. Speaking to... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45523 | #news #calling #instead #longterm #niedersachsen
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Niedersachsen's Minister-President, Olaf Lies (SPD), stated that the Relief Premium has no viable future following the recent vote by the Bundesrat. Speaking to... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45523 | #news #calling #instead #longterm #niedersachsen
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https://www.europesays.com/people/66319/ Reviews Are in: Warren Buffett’s Faithful Share Thoughts on Greg Abel #author #AutonomousSubsidiary #BerkshireShareholder #BrettGardner #BusinessInsider #CEO #GregAbel #integrity #JohnChoe #LongTerm #PatEgan #Q&aSession #structure #WarrenBuffett #willingness
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Most people overestimate what they can do in a day
and underestimate what they can build in a year.Consistency compounds quietly.
Keep going.
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Most people overestimate what they can do in a day
and underestimate what they can build in a year.Consistency compounds quietly.
Keep going.
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Most people overestimate what they can do in a day
and underestimate what they can build in a year.Consistency compounds quietly.
Keep going.
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Most people overestimate what they can do in a day
and underestimate what they can build in a year.Consistency compounds quietly.
Keep going.
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“We remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing #CSIRO's #sustainability over the long term and are grateful for the #government's significant investment to help us progress towards this goal,"
VS
“ #Australia's national #science agency CSIRO will persist with #JobCuts of up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced today by the federal government…. The national science agency, which helped invent #WiFi, #PlasticBankNotes, #Aerogard and the #HendraVirusVaccine, has already seen more than 800 #positions slashed in the past two years.”
#NationalPriorities / #LongTerm / #strategy <https://abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/act-csiro-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/106661728>
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“We remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing #CSIRO's #sustainability over the long term and are grateful for the #government's significant investment to help us progress towards this goal,"
VS
“ #Australia's national #science agency CSIRO will persist with #JobCuts of up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced today by the federal government…. The national science agency, which helped invent #WiFi, #PlasticBankNotes, #Aerogard and the #HendraVirusVaccine, has already seen more than 800 #positions slashed in the past two years.”
#NationalPriorities / #LongTerm / #strategy <https://abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/act-csiro-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/106661728>
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“We remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing #CSIRO's #sustainability over the long term and are grateful for the #government's significant investment to help us progress towards this goal,"
VS
“ #Australia's national #science agency CSIRO will persist with #JobCuts of up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced today by the federal government…. The national science agency, which helped invent #WiFi, #PlasticBankNotes, #Aerogard and the #HendraVirusVaccine, has already seen more than 800 #positions slashed in the past two years.”
#NationalPriorities / #LongTerm / #strategy <https://abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/act-csiro-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/106661728>
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“We remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing #CSIRO's #sustainability over the long term and are grateful for the #government's significant investment to help us progress towards this goal,"
VS
“ #Australia's national #science agency CSIRO will persist with #JobCuts of up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced today by the federal government…. The national science agency, which helped invent #WiFi, #PlasticBankNotes, #Aerogard and the #HendraVirusVaccine, has already seen more than 800 #positions slashed in the past two years.”
#NationalPriorities / #LongTerm / #strategy <https://abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/act-csiro-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/106661728>
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“We remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing #CSIRO's #sustainability over the long term and are grateful for the #government's significant investment to help us progress towards this goal,"
VS
“ #Australia's national #science agency CSIRO will persist with #JobCuts of up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced today by the federal government…. The national science agency, which helped invent #WiFi, #PlasticBankNotes, #Aerogard and the #HendraVirusVaccine, has already seen more than 800 #positions slashed in the past two years.”
#NationalPriorities / #LongTerm / #strategy <https://abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/act-csiro-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/106661728>
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https://cloud.arkthis.com/index.php/s/AHAlodeck2026?dir=/videos
A 50 minute show-and-tell, about #AHAlodeck, and how #xattrs on #ZFS can be used as #DataCentric catalog/environment.
Enjoy!
Perfect for #longterm preservation #dltp - and any other digital data collections.
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The last quality, perseverance, I particularly respect: it is the very hinge of all virtues. — On looking over the world, the cause of nine parts in ten of the lamentable failures which occur in men’s undertakings & darken and degrade so much of their history, lies not in the want of talents or the will to use them, but in the vacillating and desultory mode of using them — in flying from object to object, in starting away at each little disgust, and thus applying the force which might conquer any one difficulty to a series of difficulties so large that no human force can conquer them.
The smallest brook on earth, by continual running, has hollowed out for itself a considerable valley to flow in: the wildest tempest, by its occasional raging, over-turns a few cottages, uproots a few trees, and leaves after a short space no mark behind it. Commend me therefore to the Dutch virtue of perseverance! Without it all the rest are little better than fairy gold, which glitters in your purse, but when taken to the market proves to be — slate or cinders.Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian
Letter (1822-03-15) to John CarlyleMore about this quote: wist.info/carlyle-thomas/29920…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #carlyle #thomascarlyle #virtues #commitment #dedication #determination #doggedness #failure #flighty #longgame #longhaul #longterm #overcome #patience #perseverance #resolve #slowandsteady #steadfastness #sticktoit #tenacity #whittle
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The last quality, perseverance, I particularly respect: it is the very hinge of all virtues. — On looking over the world, the cause of nine parts in ten of the lamentable failures which occur in men’s undertakings & darken and degrade so much of their history, lies not in the want of talents or the will to use them, but in the vacillating and desultory mode of using them — in flying from object to object, in starting away at each little disgust, and thus applying the force which might conquer any one difficulty to a series of difficulties so large that no human force can conquer them.
The smallest brook on earth, by continual running, has hollowed out for itself a considerable valley to flow in: the wildest tempest, by its occasional raging, over-turns a few cottages, uproots a few trees, and leaves after a short space no mark behind it. Commend me therefore to the Dutch virtue of perseverance! Without it all the rest are little better than fairy gold, which glitters in your purse, but when taken to the market proves to be — slate or cinders.Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian
Letter (1822-03-15) to John CarlyleMore about this quote: wist.info/carlyle-thomas/29920…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #carlyle #thomascarlyle #virtues #commitment #dedication #determination #doggedness #failure #flighty #longgame #longhaul #longterm #overcome #patience #perseverance #resolve #slowandsteady #steadfastness #sticktoit #tenacity #whittle
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The last quality, perseverance, I particularly respect: it is the very hinge of all virtues. — On looking over the world, the cause of nine parts in ten of the lamentable failures which occur in men’s undertakings & darken and degrade so much of their history, lies not in the want of talents or the will to use them, but in the vacillating and desultory mode of using them — in flying from object to object, in starting away at each little disgust, and thus applying the force which might conquer any one difficulty to a series of difficulties so large that no human force can conquer them.
The smallest brook on earth, by continual running, has hollowed out for itself a considerable valley to flow in: the wildest tempest, by its occasional raging, over-turns a few cottages, uproots a few trees, and leaves after a short space no mark behind it. Commend me therefore to the Dutch virtue of perseverance! Without it all the rest are little better than fairy gold, which glitters in your purse, but when taken to the market proves to be — slate or cinders.Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian
Letter (1822-03-15) to John CarlyleMore about this quote: wist.info/carlyle-thomas/29920…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #carlyle #thomascarlyle #virtues #commitment #dedication #determination #doggedness #failure #flighty #longgame #longhaul #longterm #overcome #patience #perseverance #resolve #slowandsteady #steadfastness #sticktoit #tenacity #whittle
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The last quality, perseverance, I particularly respect: it is the very hinge of all virtues. — On looking over the world, the cause of nine parts in ten of the lamentable failures which occur in men’s undertakings & darken and degrade so much of their history, lies not in the want of talents or the will to use them, but in the vacillating and desultory mode of using them — in flying from object to object, in starting away at each little disgust, and thus applying the force which might conquer any one difficulty to a series of difficulties so large that no human force can conquer them.
The smallest brook on earth, by continual running, has hollowed out for itself a considerable valley to flow in: the wildest tempest, by its occasional raging, over-turns a few cottages, uproots a few trees, and leaves after a short space no mark behind it. Commend me therefore to the Dutch virtue of perseverance! Without it all the rest are little better than fairy gold, which glitters in your purse, but when taken to the market proves to be — slate or cinders.Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian
Letter (1822-03-15) to John CarlyleMore about this quote: wist.info/carlyle-thomas/29920…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #carlyle #thomascarlyle #virtues #commitment #dedication #determination #doggedness #failure #flighty #longgame #longhaul #longterm #overcome #patience #perseverance #resolve #slowandsteady #steadfastness #sticktoit #tenacity #whittle
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The last quality, perseverance, I particularly respect: it is the very hinge of all virtues. — On looking over the world, the cause of nine parts in ten of the lamentable failures which occur in men’s undertakings & darken and degrade so much of their history, lies not in the want of talents or the will to use them, but in the vacillating and desultory mode of using them — in flying from object to object, in starting away at each little disgust, and thus applying the force which might conquer any one difficulty to a series of difficulties so large that no human force can conquer them.
The smallest brook on earth, by continual running, has hollowed out for itself a considerable valley to flow in: the wildest tempest, by its occasional raging, over-turns a few cottages, uproots a few trees, and leaves after a short space no mark behind it. Commend me therefore to the Dutch virtue of perseverance! Without it all the rest are little better than fairy gold, which glitters in your purse, but when taken to the market proves to be — slate or cinders.Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian
Letter (1822-03-15) to John CarlyleMore about this quote: wist.info/carlyle-thomas/29920…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #carlyle #thomascarlyle #virtues #commitment #dedication #determination #doggedness #failure #flighty #longgame #longhaul #longterm #overcome #patience #perseverance #resolve #slowandsteady #steadfastness #sticktoit #tenacity #whittle
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If it feels slow, you’re doing it right.
Real growth isn’t loud.
It’s steady. Quiet. Compounding.Keep showing up, even when it feels like nothing’s happening.
That’s when everything is actually building.
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"Never trade your future reputation for a short-term paycheck" - Futurist Jim Carroll
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Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
--When you are working on your own, you are tempted to chase every single opportunity - but often,you should question if you should.
Think about it - in the global freelance economy, the temptation is to be a mercenary. To chase the quick win, the easy gig, or the trendy buzzword that pays today but disappears tomorrow. But in my 36-year voyage, I’ve learned that the Infinite Pivot is only possible if you plan to make sure your reputation is one of your most important assets.
In my career, I’ve walked away from lucrative opportunities because they didn't align with what I thought I should be doing. I’ve turned down gigs that would have compromised my voice for a short-term gain - those that were from obvious hustlers promoting conferences or events that seemed rather shady or dubious. Why? Because when the world shifts—and it always does—your only real security is the integrity of your long-term perspective.
A few weeks ago, I turned down an inquiry from a tobacco company. A few years back, I told a client I wouldn't take on the topic they wanted around cryptocurrency because I thought they were pretty unrealistic with what they wanted me to promise. (I turned out to be right.) I've passed on certain healthcare events where the topic bordered on fraud. Beyond that, I feel pretty confident to say that I can easily discern a hustler as soon as they start talking with me or send an email. It's an invaluable skill.
Short-termism is a trap. It makes you a slave to the current market cycle, or being associated with things you shouldn't be associated with.
Most profound pivots don't happen in a vacuum; they happen because you’ve spent 30 years building a foundation of trust. People don't just listen to me because of the data; they listen because I’ve been consistently right about the direction of the curve for three and a half decades. That kind of authority can't be bought; it can only be built, stone by stone.
When you build for the long term, the short-term disruptions become minor weather events rather than catastrophic storms.
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**#Reputation** **#Integrity** **#LongTerm** **#Trust** **#Values** **#ShortTerm** **#Ethics** **#Character** **#Authority** **#Foundation** **#Pivot** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Decisions** **#WalkAway** **#Authenticity** **#Consistency** **#Building** **#Future** **#Legacy** **#Wisdom** **#Discernment** **#Standards** **#Stone** **#Onwards**
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"Never trade your future reputation for a short-term paycheck" - Futurist Jim Carroll
--
Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
--When you are working on your own, you are tempted to chase every single opportunity - but often,you should question if you should.
Think about it - in the global freelance economy, the temptation is to be a mercenary. To chase the quick win, the easy gig, or the trendy buzzword that pays today but disappears tomorrow. But in my 36-year voyage, I’ve learned that the Infinite Pivot is only possible if you plan to make sure your reputation is one of your most important assets.
In my career, I’ve walked away from lucrative opportunities because they didn't align with what I thought I should be doing. I’ve turned down gigs that would have compromised my voice for a short-term gain - those that were from obvious hustlers promoting conferences or events that seemed rather shady or dubious. Why? Because when the world shifts—and it always does—your only real security is the integrity of your long-term perspective.
A few weeks ago, I turned down an inquiry from a tobacco company. A few years back, I told a client I wouldn't take on the topic they wanted around cryptocurrency because I thought they were pretty unrealistic with what they wanted me to promise. (I turned out to be right.) I've passed on certain healthcare events where the topic bordered on fraud. Beyond that, I feel pretty confident to say that I can easily discern a hustler as soon as they start talking with me or send an email. It's an invaluable skill.
Short-termism is a trap. It makes you a slave to the current market cycle, or being associated with things you shouldn't be associated with.
Most profound pivots don't happen in a vacuum; they happen because you’ve spent 30 years building a foundation of trust. People don't just listen to me because of the data; they listen because I’ve been consistently right about the direction of the curve for three and a half decades. That kind of authority can't be bought; it can only be built, stone by stone.
When you build for the long term, the short-term disruptions become minor weather events rather than catastrophic storms.
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**#Reputation** **#Integrity** **#LongTerm** **#Trust** **#Values** **#ShortTerm** **#Ethics** **#Character** **#Authority** **#Foundation** **#Pivot** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Decisions** **#WalkAway** **#Authenticity** **#Consistency** **#Building** **#Future** **#Legacy** **#Wisdom** **#Discernment** **#Standards** **#Stone** **#Onwards**
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"Never trade your future reputation for a short-term paycheck" - Futurist Jim Carroll
--
Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
--When you are working on your own, you are tempted to chase every single opportunity - but often,you should question if you should.
Think about it - in the global freelance economy, the temptation is to be a mercenary. To chase the quick win, the easy gig, or the trendy buzzword that pays today but disappears tomorrow. But in my 36-year voyage, I’ve learned that the Infinite Pivot is only possible if you plan to make sure your reputation is one of your most important assets.
In my career, I’ve walked away from lucrative opportunities because they didn't align with what I thought I should be doing. I’ve turned down gigs that would have compromised my voice for a short-term gain - those that were from obvious hustlers promoting conferences or events that seemed rather shady or dubious. Why? Because when the world shifts—and it always does—your only real security is the integrity of your long-term perspective.
A few weeks ago, I turned down an inquiry from a tobacco company. A few years back, I told a client I wouldn't take on the topic they wanted around cryptocurrency because I thought they were pretty unrealistic with what they wanted me to promise. (I turned out to be right.) I've passed on certain healthcare events where the topic bordered on fraud. Beyond that, I feel pretty confident to say that I can easily discern a hustler as soon as they start talking with me or send an email. It's an invaluable skill.
Short-termism is a trap. It makes you a slave to the current market cycle, or being associated with things you shouldn't be associated with.
Most profound pivots don't happen in a vacuum; they happen because you’ve spent 30 years building a foundation of trust. People don't just listen to me because of the data; they listen because I’ve been consistently right about the direction of the curve for three and a half decades. That kind of authority can't be bought; it can only be built, stone by stone.
When you build for the long term, the short-term disruptions become minor weather events rather than catastrophic storms.
---
**#Reputation** **#Integrity** **#LongTerm** **#Trust** **#Values** **#ShortTerm** **#Ethics** **#Character** **#Authority** **#Foundation** **#Pivot** **#Freelance** **#Lessons** **#Decisions** **#WalkAway** **#Authenticity** **#Consistency** **#Building** **#Future** **#Legacy** **#Wisdom** **#Discernment** **#Standards** **#Stone** **#Onwards**
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"Never trade your future reputation for a short-term paycheck" - Futurist Jim Carroll
--
Futurist Jim Carroll is writing a series, The Art of the Infinite Pivot, based on 36 lessons from his 36 years as a solo entrepreneur, working as a nomadic worker in the global freelance economy. The series is unfolding here, and at pivot.jimcarroll.com.
--When you are working on your own, you are tempted to chase every single opportunity - but often,you should question if you should.
Think about it - in the global freelance economy, the temptation is to be a mercenary. To chase the quick win, the easy gig, or the trendy buzzword that pays today but disappears tomorrow. But in my 36-year voyage, I’ve learned that the Infinite Pivot is only possible if you plan to make sure your reputation is one of your most important assets.
In my career, I’ve walked away from lucrative opportunities because they didn't align with what I thought I should be doing. I’ve turned down gigs that would have compromised my voice for a short-term gain - those that were from obvious hustlers promoting conferences or events that seemed rather shady or dubious. Why? Because when the world shifts—and it always does—your only real security is the integrity of your long-term perspective.
A few weeks ago, I turned down an inquiry from a tobacco company. A few years back, I told a client I wouldn't take on the topic they wanted around cryptocurrency because I thought they were pretty unrealistic with what they wanted me to promise. (I turned out to be right.) I've passed on certain healthcare events where the topic bordered on fraud. Beyond that, I feel pretty confident to say that I can easily discern a hustler as soon as they start talking with me or send an email. It's an invaluable skill.
Short-termism is a trap. It makes you a slave to the current market cycle, or being associated with things you shouldn't be associated with.
Most profound pivots don't happen in a vacuum; they happen because you’ve spent 30 years building a foundation of trust. People don't just listen to me because of the data; they listen because I’ve been consistently right about the direction of the curve for three and a half decades. That kind of authority can't be bought; it can only be built, stone by stone.
When you build for the long term, the short-term disruptions become minor weather events rather than catastrophic storms.
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