The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman : Notes 8-45

Page 8 The global competitive field is being leveled.
14 Everyone has to focus on what exactly is their value added.
20 Change is the hardest on those who have difficulty changing. But change is natural, is not new, change is important.
32 The idea is to constantly learn. There is no end.
44 Blogs have given people a say in the process
44 Old hierarchies are being flattened and the playing field is being leveled.
45 The game is productivity will be staggering for those countries, companies, and individuals who can absorb the new technological tools.
45 Everywhere you turn heirarchies are being challenged from below and transforming themselves from top down structures into more horizontal & collaborative ones.