Books Quote by Thomas L. Friedman
““Looking back on all my interviews for this book, how many times in how many different contexts did I hear about the vital importance of having a caring adult or mentor in every young person’s life? How many times did I hear about the value of having a coach—whether you are applying for a job for the first time at Walmart or running Walmart? How many times did I hear people stressing the importance of self-motivation and practice and taking ownership of your own career or education as the real differentiators for success? How interesting was it to learn that the highest-paying jobs in the future will be stempathy jobs—jobs that combine strong science and technology skills with the ability to empathize with another human being? How””
About This Quote
Source Book: The World Is Flat, 2005
Mentors, coaches, self‑motivation, and empathy are critical for personal and professional success, especially in emerging STEM‑pathy careers.
In simple terms: Guidance, drive, and empathy drive success.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentors, practice self‑motivation, develop empathy.
Themes
educationorship
self‑motivation
empathy
STEM careers
Mood
inspirational
forward‑looking
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- school
- workplace
- career transitions
Key Concepts
coaching
career counseling
emotional intelligence
future jobs
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you mentor today?
- How will you cultivate empathy in tech?
A Different Perspective
Mentorship alone can’t guarantee success without personal effort.
