Quote by Fareed Zakaria

America's growth historically has been fueled mostly by investment, education, productivity, innovation and immigration. The one thing that doesn't seem to have anything to do with America's growth rate is a brutal work schedule.

America's growth historically has been fueled mostly by inve

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This quote suggests that while various factors have contributed to America's growth historically, a grueling work schedule is not among them. Instead, investment, education, productivity, innovation, and immigration have played key roles in the nation's development. The quote highlights the idea that sustainable growth is not achieved solely through long working hours, but rather through other factors such as knowledge, efficiency, creativity, and diversity.

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