Attention to Detail

Attention to Detail

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When you double check your calculations 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 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 team 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 shoes strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial process in your overall educational attainment.

Student Success Statement

“Be quick, but don’t get in a hurry.”

-John Wooden

This statement means to don’t rush yourself in life don’t create shortcuts or anything like that. 

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece.

This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

This statement means that always try your best and you will become a better player and your team as well.

John Wooden

Student Success Statement

The Three Don’ts

Don’t Whine

Don’t Complain

Don’t Make Excuses

This statement means to never use the word DON'T and always try your best.

John Wooden

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never lie

 Never cheat

Never steal

John Wooden

This statement means to never do the wrong things in life like Never lie, Never cheat, and Never steal.