Foresight vs. Prediction

Most people try to predict the future.

They should be cultivating Strategic Foresight instead.

Prediction is about being right about a specific outcome. It's fragile, often wrong, and focuses on a single point in time.

Foresight is about understanding the range of possible futures — and preparing for them.

It's about recognizing patterns, understanding implications, and building adaptability.

Prediction asks: "What will happen?"

Foresight asks: "What might happen, and how can we shape or respond to it?"

The Deep Generalist doesn't need a crystal ball. They scan the horizon, connect weak signals, and build strategies robust enough to thrive in uncertainty.

Are your plans based on fragile predictions or resilient foresight?