Attention
to Detail
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When
you double-check your calculus for a math problem or cite sources carefully in
a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in
handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the
hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.
John Wooden,
UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his teams to ten consecutive
national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a
number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the
most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any
worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and
tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them
how.
Details
may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention
to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall
educational attainment.