2. Summary
In a call to action, Friedman stresses that we simply
cannot do things the same old way anymore and
people must be willing to change and adapt.
3. What is the challenge?
He compares our current crisis to that we faced in
competing with the Soviet Union and the launch of
Sputnik; the main challenge then came from those
who wanted to put up walls while we now have to
face those who want to tear them down
4. What can we do?
Now, as then, we must change our strategy to
overcome these issues. He discusses the difficulty in
getting America to stand up and take notice of the
importance of this issue in a supercharged society
where hype and terror are needed to get the public’s
attention and support.
5. What can we do?
According to Friedman, we have to break down
political barriers. He questions leadership and
education and poses the question, who will lead us
into the forefront of this new globalized economy?
6. How are we doing it?
Finally, Friedman examines how companies such as
Capital One are working on the lifelong learning
objective by providing training and upgrading to
employees, increasing their own productivity and
bottom line in the process, as he calls for social
programs that encourage workers to be creative and
hardworking.
