Jim Carroll's Daily Inspiration

Jim Carroll's Daily Inspiration

Putting in the Work

Don’t mistake the quiet for regression!

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Futurist Jim Carroll
Jan 12, 2026
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“Real progress is often invisible, boring, and repetitive. Don’t mistake the quiet for regression!” - Futurist Jim Carroll

It’s often about the small steps, not the big leaps.

The quiet progress you make, not the noisy success you relish.

The effort you put in daily, not the audacious stretch goal you choose to chase once.

Showing up all the time, not just …

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