The 5th Knot - A Lesson in Never Quitting

How far are you willing to push yourself to get what you want?

David Brown

March 30, 2018 1 minute read

There are few things that drive success more than simply never giving up. Rob O'Neill tells a great story about what never quitting really means.

Quote: You're not having a bad life; you're having a bad day. Saying never quit and never quitting are two different things. Rob O'Neill retired Navy SEAL

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Building a Systems Development Team - Management

The CPM (Critical Path Method) of project management is very commonly used in the management of construction projects. CPM works very well when the components of the design and the project are mostly known to all responsible parties.

Problem-Resolution Cost Pyramid - Earlier is Always Better

An easy way to visualize the cost of problem resolution at different stages of construction is with this pyramid. The cost of the problem is the cost of the problem (1X). Finding it ahead of time minimizes the costs and maximizes customer satisfaction.

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Discipline = Agility

Far too many construction teams believe that standard processes, routines, training and disciplined execution will stifle their creativity. It is quite the opposite and when you flip that switch in thinking it begins to unlock amazing performance.