Notes that I took in as discussions within the Milken Institute 27^th Annual Global Conference went on over 3 days. This is mostly key words and thoughts I was pulled toward our changing future.

• “Beauty of your dreams” Eleanor Roosevelt
• Find great ideas
• Re-define – we now know better – climate destruction is real
• Elevate the conversation – less inequality – focus your positioning – share wisdom
• Founder vs CEO – there is a difference
• Create value! There is a lot of opportunity to make money
• Get a return based on risk – capitalism is not guaranteed
• Take nothing for granted – inclusiveness is needed – diversity is equality
• Use robust tools – AI is out there – training - there is a revolving door of staffing
• Equity investment – plan ahead for the future – know your mission
• Break the mold – be mindful of the infrastructure
• Understand the changing communication methods
• Bring in the best talented self-motivated people. This is your most important resource
• Woke – be awake – be aware – be educated
• Compete around innovation – you need a lot of perspective and diversity of experience from your people
• Excellence brings in the right staff – do it the right way – be passionate
• Have empathy – Know others perspectives - ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is still very real
• Transitioning the economy – plan for green futures – investment in our futures away from fossil fuels
• Be an advisor – have current information – use new technology energy systems – integrate systems
• Look for utility waste loss and efficiency –low hanging opportunities – buildings now have a 30%   energy loss
• Energy needs to be regenerative – all systems and spectrum integration – resilient, de-carbonized
• Capital investments need to be economic – transition and emerging markets - $s are out there
• Renewables are very effective – Cradle to Grave thinking – plan ahead – be pragmatic
• Accelerate the global transition way from earth system damage across all disciplines
• Use markets to affect change – trading green credits works during transitions
• Understand permitting issues top to bottom – plan on the extended timing
• Balance and resiliency – Risk – view the long term – administrative policy changes

·         Happiness and Sustainability: Changing Our Approach to Growth – think of the social effects of others

• Humanities growth within limits , thew speed of change – how do we get there – long lasting relationships
• Physical health is the most important – stay connected to others –social connections account for longevity
• Live for today – plan for the future – there is a healthy balance – protect our Earth Ship
• Experience - full spectrum – is the best use of funds personally – they do not have to cost $s
• Capitalism vs Democracy –follow the rule of law. We still need guard rails to protect the vulnerable
• Invest in the future – infrastructure, housing, health, our people, govern by facts
• Maximum participation in Democracy – responsiveness – modernization to get more kids voting
• Walk with freedom – we need trust in the political system, the representatives – use true data, proven facts
• Societal mobility needs to be returned to the USA – keep on voting – everyone needs to be registered
• Imperfect institutions still need to be supported – continued regulations modifications need to occur
• Celebrate life – live out of the box – express yourself – expose your ideas – respect life
• Technology powering urban innovation – monitor issues - 40% of carbon comes from buildings
• Select low carbon products in construction - monitor - achieve Net Zero – specifications count
• Push as far as you can but you need to be practical – clients do look at bottom line – have standards
• Transformation – view based on real time and challenges – global warming is real – what’s the cost?
• Change the economic model – what counts for humanity – people vs power and money
• Demand for sustainability building products is coming down a lot
• Urban open space and gardens are very important part of design – livability is the key
• Re-balance for priorities – develop a practice for revitalization and repurpose existing structures
• Enlightened leadership within city is very important –need get developers with vision
• The 15 minute cities –walkable – most functions – save time – easy access parking without looking for a spot
• The space must attract people to work in an environment
• Transform single use zoning – integrate transportation modes - cars, autonomous cars, trucks, bikes, walk
• Bring life to your communities and cities – develop a new life style – integrated systems for quality of life
• Be excited about  the future – live – desire to be – go where no one has gone before
• Engage with real time – why is it important – what are the new tools
• Read history – civilizations do fail – know why in your heart
• Wake up – mind set is changing – flexibility in action and thought – invest for the future in all facets of life
• Strategic alliances are critical – have friends – work with them – governments to individuals
• Resilience is  key to get from here there – change is speeding up
• Governments need to invest in transformation on many levels – pool resources strategically
• Do not be dependent on other governments or entities –
• Plan for alternative markets for energy, manufacturing, and AI – keep in mind your security
• Who you do business with matters
• AI needs to be designed around truth and curiousness