ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if the future isn't something we simply wait for but something we can intentionally shape?
In this episode of Derive Insights, Etu Daniel sits down with Tom Meyers, a specialist in stress-related conditions, founder of the Rest Approach, and full-time future explorer who helps people understand change and intentionally prepare for what comes next.
Tom has experienced his own share of setbacks. Once considered “good for nothing,” he faced the failure of his first business and reached a point where he had to rethink the direction of his life. That experience became part of the journey that eventually led him to develop his DNA for the Future, Futurize Yourself framework, and a new way of thinking about how we prepare for change.
In this conversation, we explore what happens when we stop allowing our past experiences to define who we believe we can become. Tom shares his perspective on changing the stories we tell ourselves, using the future version of ourselves to make better decisions today, and developing the ability to adapt in a world that is changing faster than ever.
We also explore the importance of breaking free from old patterns, becoming more intentional about who we're becoming, and learning how to flourish and thrive despite uncertainty.
Tom is the author of Futurize Yourself and The Future Effect, and through his work, he challenges us to think differently about the future not as something distant and unpredictable, but as something we can begin preparing for through the choices we make today.
This conversation is for anyone who has experienced failure, feels uncertain about the future, or simply wants to become more intentional about the person they are growing into.
Because your past may explain where you've been.
But it doesn't have to decide where you're going.
Website: https://www.futurizeyourself.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meyerstom/
Tom, thank you for joining Derive Insights and for sharing your perspective on the future, personal transformation, adaptation, and the stories we tell ourselves about what we're capable of becoming.
This conversation reminds us that the future isn't only about predicting what will happen. It's also about preparing ourselves to meet change with greater awareness, flexibility, and intention.
Thank you for challenging us to look beyond our past, think about the person we're becoming, and make better choices today that can shape the future we want to experience.
To learn more about Tom's work and explore his approach to future-focused personal development, visit his website or connect with him on LinkedIn above.
As we learn, grow, and keep becoming, one conversation at a time.
