Excerpted from EVERYTHING COUNTS! 52 Remarkable Ways to Inspire Excellence and Drive Results by Gary Ryan Blair
From typos to tardiness, many people and organizations act as if details just don’t matter much
Nothing could be further from the truth.
We must do little things correctly … When each detail is attended to, and each step in the process is given careful attention, the result will inevitably be of the highest quality.
Successful people in many walks of life understand the importance of detail.
- Doctors and nurses understand that the slightest mistake or loss of focus can result in tragic consequences that carry massive liability.
- Engineers and architects know that the stability of the most gigantic structure depends on the integrity of its smallest element; a failed bolt or a misplaced pin can have huge consequences.
- Computer programmers spend their careers tightly focused on detail, as one incorrect digit in a code of millions can create an operational nightmare for the end user.
The magic behind every outstanding performance, exceptional meal, and fine piece of furniture or jewelry is found in the smallest of details.
No matter what business you are in, you will be continuously challenged by larger problems that could have been prevented if you had paid closer attention to the details at the beginning.
Think about it …
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