Dream Bigger!

Every month, I send you a tight selection of future trends across the business, marketing, education, and more.?Enjoy!

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In a nasty and gloomy world where many decisions do not align with our way of thinking, keep dreaming. It's easy to get bogged down in the weight of societal expectations in a landscape where it feels like every decision is a battle. Do not live with imposter syndrome; stay authentic and fight for the truth. Today's society makes us tired, the environment to which we belong makes us heavy, and it is harder and harder to stay happy. Whether envisioning the next exotic destination or plotting out your passion project, never let go of the vision that keeps your spirit alive. It is not easy to thrive in a world of wars and conflicts, but it is worth it. Thriving in a world that sometimes feels like tearing itself apart isn't easy. But every step forward, every dream pursued, every truth defended, is a victory worth celebrating. So keep pushing, keep dreaming, and keep believing. Because in a world that can sometimes feel like a battlefield, your dreams are the ultimate act of rebellion. Dream bigger! Welcome to the April issue of the 2024 newsletter.

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Three things we learned

• Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI infrastructure in Indonesia over the next four years, with the goal of training 2.5 million people across the region in AI skills. The world’s fourth-most populous country will change. Check out the Wall Street Journal.
• China’s young people are rushing to buy gold. They seek security in troubled times. China’s gold market, which accounts for about a fifth of global sales, used to attract an older crowd. But these days Chinese gold shops regularly serve customers in their 20s. More in The Economist.
• Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chip maker, said operating profit jumped 932.8% in the first quarter ending March. Samsung, the world’s most prolific smartphone maker, is leaning into artificial intelligence as the key to unlocking greater sales this year. Details on CNBC.

The good

A New Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has been passed. Initiated by Dopper, this regulation will reduce packaging and packaging waste and their environmental impact by—among other things—increasing access to tap water and ensuring there are more options to #justrefill. More on Dopper's LinkedIn page.

The bad

Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries, report finds. Swiss food firm’s infant formula and cereal sold in global south ignore WHO anti-obesity guidelines for Europe, says Public Eye. Obesity is increasingly a problem in low- and middle-income countries. In Africa, the number of overweight children under five has increased by nearly 23% since 2000. The Guardian reports.

Watch

In the footsteps of the traffickers in Mauritania who profit from poverty. They organize crossings to take West Africans to Europe. Are they helping these people on a dangerous journey, or are they the heirs of the slave traders of the 16th century at the time of the transatlantic slave trade? Watch DW Documentary.

Listen

How do you create an effective brand narrative? Next Move features authentic and insightful conversations with some of today’s most innovative and exciting entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen on Inc.

Read

The WIRED Guide to Artificial Intelligence. Supersmart algorithms won’t take all the jobs, but they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads. Details on WIRED.

Check

Future of retail: Profitable growth through technology and AI by Deloitte.

Travel

For those looking for “slow travel”—or the art of relaxed, no-agenda vacations—Sifnos is emerging as just the place. With its landscape and Mediterranean cuisine, this island has it all. With no airport on the island, Sifnos is only reachable by boat or ferry. Barack Obama and Tom Hanks have already made it to it. Vogue's number one sport for 2024. Is it your next travel destination?

Do this

Answer a few questions about your mental health. Find your unique path to emotional resilience and happiness. Take the Breeze Well-being test here.

Kotler Impact Highlights

We keep working on Aristo, a new learning platform for everyone set to provide content access to the greatest thought leaders of our time to a wider global audience. These courses are accessible to a worldwide audience at a cost lower than that of a daily cup of coffee. Engaging case studies, thought-provoking questions, research tools, and links to additional content (both inside and outside of our platform) to create the best eLearning content. This content is made available on-demand through any platform at any time. You can learn more about Aristo here. Would you be interested in working with us? Please send me an email.

Question to ponder

Are you pursuing your dreams, or have you given up on them?

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Mariusz