Insights on Future Mastery
Laissez les bon temps rouler. Even the words sound joyful in French. Or in English, let the good times roll. That is the catchphrase for Mardi Gras’ joyous, raucous climax to celebrations that started in January and end tomorrow on…
According to several studies, about 80 percent of all New Year’s resolutions fail by the the third Monday in January. In 2026, that means January 19 has earned the nickname Quitter’s Day. At the Sagacity Institute, we reject that idea.…
As AI reshapes education, one question keeps coming up: what do we still need humans to do best? Today I will speak with the faculty at the University of Southern California’s Bovard College to explore that question — and to…
25,600 minutes. That is how many minutes are contained in one year. All of us get the same allotment of time each year. The question is “What will each of us do with that time?” Time is a valuable, finite…
“I got your back.” That was the catchphrase attributed to football player Michael Oher in the movie “The Blind Side.” Oher played left tackle, the position that protects right-handed quarterbacks from “blind side” hits that can lead to serious injury. …
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college basketball tournament lays claim to the name “March Madness,” but high school students, their parents, and teachers know better. Unforeseen events, by their nature, occur with no warning. William Shakespeare famously warmed, “Beware…
One hundred years ago, there was a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. The harsh Alaskan winter and distance made all other transportation modes unavailable except for the delivery of much-needed medicine to sick children by sled dogs and mushers. Despite…
Sunday is Groundhog Day. That is the day that reporters and camera crews from media outlets worldwide descend on Gobblers Knob Park in Punxsutawney, PA to find out if a local groundhog known as “Punxsutawney Phil” will see his shadow.…
A quarter of a century ago, Malcolm Gladwell wrote “The Tipping Point.” It was a runaway best seller. “The Tipping Point” remains a touchstone for those wishing to understand the process of change, identify its precursors, and position themselves to…
We are on the brink of an educational revolution. For those with the foresight to recognize this paradigm shift, several key elements will redefine learning, teaching, and preparation for the future. Future Skills Take Center Stage. The increasing demand for critical…