... this dream that men shall cease to waste strength in competition and shall come to pool their powers of production is coming to pass all over the earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The vision of people stopping competitive waste and pooling production resources is becoming reality globally.
- In plain terms
- People are starting to work together instead of fighting each other for success.
- What can you take from it?
- Collaboration over competition is a growing global trend.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see cooperation replacing competition?
- Is pooling power always better?
Another view
This may overlook areas where competition still drives innovation.
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