Post by Dave Sumner on Nov 15, 2013 19:53:14 GMT -5
Excellence
This is an exert of an old post; but it is good
Is excellence an obsolete word? Does anybody have pride in workmanship? Will anybody pay the price required to have a work of art? Is it possible to find quality? It seems that the number one that consumers consider when making a purchase is the price. There used to be a piece of wood, which actually was 2” by 4”; it was called a 2x4 and was a basic part of any house. Automobiles were built of steel and cast iron. Judges used to dispense justice, instead of the majority opinion. Society valued hard work; and people despised having to go on welfare, they got off as quickly as they could. Today it seems they strive to stay on welfare.
What is Excellence? My personal definition is: an effort which is accomplished with ever increasing competency. When I first was employed by a major automotive manufacture, I could hardly put part “A” in slot “B”; by the time I retired not only could I get stuff in the right slot, they took videos of me doing it to teach other people how it was done.
How do you accomplish excellence? First you have to name a goal. Then you have to research the goal. What does it really entail, how will the goal be reached. Does the goal need to be done? Are you the best person to do the goal? Is now the right time to do the goal? I laid in bed one morning thinking that I was going to get up and cut the grass on my lawn. I hopped up got dressed, took my insulin and then looked out the window,…It was raining. I found other tasks (cleaning the house, and my favorite, washing dishes) to be done. Having accomplished those tasks, I was able to cut the grass later.
Those that employ the quote “Jack of all trades…” seem to forget the rest of the quote “…Master of none.” It takes time and effort to be good at anything. I have not attempted to comment on parenthood, society and religious matters, until now after I have had well over 30 years of experience, plus an education which includes a Master of Arts degree in Counseling.
Craftsmen will produce as good or as poor of materials as the consumer demands. But remember quality cost, if we want furniture, automobiles and houses that will last we must be willing to pay the price that these things cost.
This is an exert of an old post; but it is good
Is excellence an obsolete word? Does anybody have pride in workmanship? Will anybody pay the price required to have a work of art? Is it possible to find quality? It seems that the number one that consumers consider when making a purchase is the price. There used to be a piece of wood, which actually was 2” by 4”; it was called a 2x4 and was a basic part of any house. Automobiles were built of steel and cast iron. Judges used to dispense justice, instead of the majority opinion. Society valued hard work; and people despised having to go on welfare, they got off as quickly as they could. Today it seems they strive to stay on welfare.
What is Excellence? My personal definition is: an effort which is accomplished with ever increasing competency. When I first was employed by a major automotive manufacture, I could hardly put part “A” in slot “B”; by the time I retired not only could I get stuff in the right slot, they took videos of me doing it to teach other people how it was done.
How do you accomplish excellence? First you have to name a goal. Then you have to research the goal. What does it really entail, how will the goal be reached. Does the goal need to be done? Are you the best person to do the goal? Is now the right time to do the goal? I laid in bed one morning thinking that I was going to get up and cut the grass on my lawn. I hopped up got dressed, took my insulin and then looked out the window,…It was raining. I found other tasks (cleaning the house, and my favorite, washing dishes) to be done. Having accomplished those tasks, I was able to cut the grass later.
Those that employ the quote “Jack of all trades…” seem to forget the rest of the quote “…Master of none.” It takes time and effort to be good at anything. I have not attempted to comment on parenthood, society and religious matters, until now after I have had well over 30 years of experience, plus an education which includes a Master of Arts degree in Counseling.
Craftsmen will produce as good or as poor of materials as the consumer demands. But remember quality cost, if we want furniture, automobiles and houses that will last we must be willing to pay the price that these things cost.