Attention to Small Things

Success in life is founded upon attention to the small things rather than to the large things.

Commentary

Commentary

Large outcomes are usually built in ordinary places. Neglected details of ten decide the strength of visible achievements. Washington's emphasis is practical, not glamorous. Discipline shows itself in the repeated care given to tasks too small to impress but too important to skip. Its endurance comes from structure. Foundations are made of small pieces well kept.