16. Envision Success
Ask yourself, “What would perfect execution look like for this task?” Now go do it.
17. Be Proud of Your Quality
If you take pride in your quality, you won’t release non-quality items.
18. Solve the Problem, Not the Request
Sometimes a “simple” request is not so simple. Find out what the requester really wants, then give it to him.
19. Think Big Picture
Don’t just solve the problem by applying a quick fix. See how it fits in the big picture and determine if you san solve a big problem with just a little more effort.
20. Don’t Wait for Deadlines
It’s inevitable that people rush to finish a task at the deadline. This only leads to more problems. The solution is simple- start early and plan your schedule so that you finish early. Which leads to:
21. Exceed Expectations
You’ve understood the expectations and you’ve set expectations—now do your best to exceed them. Everyone loves good surprises!
You’re not going to be able to implement this in one day but refer to this list often to ensure you’re always thinking of quality. With good quality, work doesn’t need to be reworked and problems are minimized. You can remember these using the mnemonic: Review—TLC (TLC= Think, Learn, Control).
Did I miss anything in these steps? Let me know in the comments … I’m using you as my second set of eyes.
By Heshy Shayovitz for DumbLittleMan
