This document discusses the importance of futurestate thinking. It defines futurestate thinking as envisioning what a company or service could become 5 years in the future by thinking from an elevated perspective. This allows opportunities to be spotted for disruptive innovations and self-disruption. The document provides tips for effective futurestate thinking, such as starting with envisioning the future rather than analyzing the present, assuming all customer interactions will be digital, and imagining becoming an alternative to oneself.