Personal achievement requires aspiration – an understanding of what can be aimed for and a confidence that we are able to reach that goal. Once we feel empowered to aspire, our potential is endless. Throughout this issue of Futurum – as ever –, you’ll find inspiring people who demonstrate that achievement comes when we do not limit ourselves. Empowering ourselves with knowledge of what can be achieved feeds our self-confidence – and self-confidence feeds ambition and success.