Thank You for Being Late

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas L. Friedman exposes the tectonic forces reshaping our world and provides an essential guide to thriving in an age of accelerations.Thank You for Being Late, version 2.0, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, and has been hailed as one of The Wall Street Journal's 10 Books to Read Now, one of Kirkus Reviews's Best Nonfiction Books of the Year, and one of Publishers Weekly's Most Anticipated Books of the Year. Shortlisted for the OWL Business Book Award and Longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, this updated and expanded edition includes a new afterword.Friedman argues that three accelerating forces—technology (Moore's law), globalization (the Market), and climate change (Mother Nature)—are transforming the workplace, politics, geopolitics, ethics, and community. The year 2007, with the release of the iPhone and advances in digital technologies, marked a major turning point that is reshaping every aspect of our lives.With his trademark wit and optimism, Friedman shows how we can overcome the stresses of this age of accelerations by daring to slow down and reimagine work, politics, and community. Thank You for Being Late is a vital guide to understanding the present and navigating the future in our fast-paced world.