Importance Of Attention To Detail

The moment someone does not pay attention to detail is the moment they lose sight of the opportunity to be great. Attention to detail is the nucleus of greatness; an awareness of surroundings and its’ context, using it best understand content. It is critical to understand this, as it is the difference between being mediocre or great. Attention to detail is an adopted mentality, a mentality that is best utilized with preparation for life and its’ most critical moments. Lacking this adopted mentality negatively affects ones’ direction in life, and it causes people to unsuccessfully capitalize of life’s greatest opportunities.
Frederick Douglas once said, “man's greatness consists in his ability to do and the proper application of his powers …show more content…
Time cannot be bought, replaced, or reclaimed; wasting someone’s time is one of the most disrespectful things you could do to someone. Time is the most significant need across humanity, and investing time into something is powerful. A major learning outcome for me up this point of my journey of seeking membership for the Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is respecting peoples’ time. This opportunity is one that the fraternity brothers, chapter officers, chapter members, and candidates are investing. This investment should not be taken for granted, especially as it pertains to not only familiarizing ourselves with the organization’s and chapter information but being able to express it in a through and correct manner. My lapse of attention to detail yesterday is inexcusable and utterly embarrassing. Not only did I not display an attention to detail, but also I displayed a lack of preparation of my moment to connect with a distinguished and accomplished brother of the fraternity on the local and regional level. I understand that my lapse not only severely damaged the reputation of myself, but most importantly the reputation of my fellow candidates, and Director of Intake, Mr. Brandon R.