• Summary of Thomas L. Friedman's 'Thank You for Being Late': Key Takeaways & Analysis

  • By: Sumoreads
  • Narrated by: Michael London Anglado
  • Length: 33 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)

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Summary of Thomas L. Friedman's 'Thank You for Being Late': Key Takeaways & Analysis

By: Sumoreads
Narrated by: Michael London Anglado
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Publisher's summary

Don't miss this summary of Thomas L. Friedman's eye-opening look at the current state of the world, Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations. In his book, Friedman explores the accelerating changes affecting our world and offers concrete advice for how we need to adapt. This SUMOREADS summary provides key takeaways and analysis from the original book to help you quickly absorb his profound wisdom.

What will you learn from listening to this book?

  • How accelerations in technology, globalization, and climate change are shaping major events in the world today
  • How the three forces interact to create either limitless possibilities or infinite chaos
  • How individuals can position themselves to benefit from accelerations in technology and globalization
  • How the workplace, schools, societies, and governments can change to survive the age of accelerations
  • How social innovations are empowering one community in Minnesota to flourish at a time of rapid change

Book Summary Overview

Thomas Friedman's Thank You for Being Late is a comprehensive guide to all the dizzying change shaping the 21st century. Friedman explores all the ways technology, globalization, and climate are changing and interacting, and offers a clear and illuminating view of where everything is headed, who survives, and who falls off. He encourages individuals and institutions to step into the "eye of the hurricane" and adapt - or risk being swept into oblivion.

This political economy best seller is a must-listen for anyone perplexed by all the unsettling changes covered in the news.

Please note: This is a summary, analysis, and review of Thank You for Being Late and not the original book.

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have patience & learn.. Tom Freidman's book is next! -Bill Bach

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