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7 Quantum Principles for Future-Proofing Your Success

Fahri Karakas
6 min readSep 1, 2024
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In an era where AI assistants can generate essays and quantum computers are on the horizon, how do we ensure our long-term success and relevance?

The answer lies not in competing with machines. We need to amplify our uniquely human traits: creativity, adaptability, and the ability to connect seemingly unrelated ideas.

Below, I will share the seven quantum principles that will catapult you into a future of unparalleled productivity and innovation:

1. Embrace the 10,000 Experiment Mindset

Forget the 10,000-hour rule. Welcome to the age of the 10,000-experiment paradigm. In a world where AI can master skills in mere hours, our edge lies in our ability to innovate and create the unexpected. Here’s how to cultivate this mindset:

  • Start with Nano-Experiments: Begin with 10-minute experiments daily. These could be anything from testing a new productivity app to trying a novel brainstorming technique.
  • Quantum Leap Challenges: Every month, attempt one experiment that seems impossible. Train your brain to think beyond conventional boundaries.
  • Failure Fiesta: Celebrate your failures as data points. Host a monthly “Failure Fiesta” where you analyze and extract lessons from your…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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