“Success is found in much smaller portions than most people realize. A hundredth of a second here or sometimes a tenth of a second there can determine the fastest man in the world. At times we live our lives on a paper-thin edge that barely separates greatness from mediocrity and success from failure.”-Michael Johnson, Olympic Gold Medalist ~ “Slaying the Dragon: How to Turn Your Small Steps to Great Feats”

The message here is, a lot of the time success is in the details. The smallest of fractions of effort can make or break an opportunity. Persistence is the key to continual movement and there is no such thing as instant success, but you will be surprised on what you can do with your life and career if you have the courage to take the first steps toward your goals, dreams, and aspirations. Thomas Edison once said “many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Just as you read in Michael Johnson’s quote above – a tenth of a second can separate the gold from the crowd.

Set your goals, reach for them, stick with them, and don’t let the obstacles get in your way, because it may be your own personal efforts that may make the difference, even if it is by the slightest of margins. Courage will test your talent, passion will help you persevere, and success can be measured by the details. Let us all pay close attention to each detail as we perform our tasks now, to ensure we outclass the rest tomorrow, and to make sure we continuously strive to be the best everyday.  Our race isnt to determine if we can do the work the fastest, but if we can deliver the highest quality of products in the most efficient manner possible, while ensuring our customers receive the best service available.  Sometimes all of that is determined by paying attention to the smallest details that our mission involves.