[Albion Wilde]

It took even Daniel 21 paragraphs (OK, he likes short paragraphs) to get around to the real secret of while Americans' secret to success:

These books... view Jewish success through a Confucian lens and recognize that it is rooted in cultural skills. It’s the same reason Chinese academics remain fascinated by the Protestant work ethic. Likewise, Asian-American success springs from discipline and dedication.

American integration was based on the understanding that cultural skills could be adopted and learned. As Jews and Protestants had both learned from each other. And as the Chinese seek to learn from both.

[GOPJ]

These books... view Jewish success through a Confucian lens and recognize that it is rooted in cultural skills. It’s the same reason Chinese academics remain fascinated by the Protestant work ethic. Likewise, Asian-American success springs from discipline and dedication.

In the vein of James Carville:

It's the Culture Stupid...