“Do all things lovingly. That is the secret to quality and excellence” -Gary RyaBlairLovingly Embrace the Smallest of Details If you long to accomplish great and noble tasks, you first must learn to approach every task as though it were great and noble. Even the grandest project depends on the success of the smallest components.EVERY action-every detail of our lives brings with it consequences, and it’s dangerous and derogatory to think of any of those details as trivial, unimportant or inconsequential.Successful people and organizations sweat the small stuff and understand the importance of each and every small detail:

• Crime scene investigators know that it’s often the smallest, most obscure detail that results in the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
• Athletes and coaches are all too aware that one minor misjudgment can swing momentum to their competitor, and result in a loss rather than a win.
• Doctors and nurses understand that the slightest mistake or loss of focus can result in a tragic situation that carries massive liability.
• Business people carefully oversee the details of their products and services, knowing that one simple slip up can cause a series of events that negatively impacts the bottom line, brand integrity, and public perception.
• 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.
• Fireman, first responders and other emergency personnel are trained to focus on details even as a tragedy unfolds, as every second can make the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.
• Amusement parks know that the safety and physical well-being of their guests-and the financial viability of the company-require consistent and meticulous attention to the minute mechanical details of rides and attractions.
• 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.

Ultimately the key to quality in every aspect of our lives is doing little things correctly, all the time, every time, so that each action produces a quality result.The goal is simple; make your name synonymous with quality and excellence.When every detail of your work is lovingly attended to, and each step in the process is given complete and careful attention, the end result inevitably will be of the highest quality.The smallest details of your work affect you and your company’s ability to compete and prosper. A careless or cavalier approach to the details of your work is the kiss of death, a self-inflicted wound that is easily preventable.Those of us committed to excellence know that the real threat to success isn’t the Armageddon of some huge and horrible slip-up; it’s the much more insidious danger of being nibbled to death by the smallest of mistakes or oversights.As you approach your work today and everyday, lovingly pay attention to the small details and take great pride in the quality of your results. Everything Counts!Gary Ryan Blair Gary Ryan Blair is President of The GoalsGuy. He helps business owners, corporate executives and sales professionals manage their time, set their priorities, and stay focused so they can achieve their goals, grow their business, and be more successful. Gary can be reached for speaking, coaching and media requests at 877-462-5748 or by sending an email to Gary@GoalsGuy.com