Never before in the history of the world has so much power been in the hands of so many people to design, shape, or destroy their own futures.
Thomas L. Friedman – The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century
Democratic Power
D
Internet Integration
I
The Internet has become the global platform for integration, allowing people to collaborate and compete everywhere and anywhere.
Thomas L. Friedman – The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century
Internal Walls
I
Flattening processes are not just bringing down the walls around countries but also the walls within countries.
Thomas L. Friedman – The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century
Scientific Erosion
S
The quiet crisis is the steady erosion of America’s scientific and engineering base relative to the rest of the world.
Thomas L. Friedman – The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century
Transparency Increase
T
One of the unintended consequences of the Internet is that everyone has a better idea of what everyone else is doing.
Thomas L. Friedman – The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century
Procrastination
P
Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Friendship Over Enemies
F
Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Integrity
I
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Adversity and Power
A
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Predict and Create
P
The best way to predict your future is to create it.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln