People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Predicting the future is easy but uninspiring; building a better one is the goal.
- In plain terms
- Don't just predict the future; build something better than the current state.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on creating a better future rather than predicting the status quo.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we define a better future?
- Is prediction ever valuable?
Another view
Sometimes prediction is necessary for risk management.
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