Business Quote by Gary B Smith
“A good technician gets it right maybe 60% of the time. And a great technician, maybe 61% of the time.”
About This Quote
A skilled technician is mostly accurate, but a great one improves only marginally in consistency.
In simple terms: Great technicians are only slightly better than good ones.
Key Takeaway
Focus on continuous improvement beyond marginal gains.
Themes
skill
performance
excellence
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
observational
professional
When to use this quote
- technical work
- quality control
- process optimization
- training programs
Key Concepts
probability
marginal improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure true excellence?
- What drives the small difference?
A Different Perspective
Marginal gains may not justify effort without larger impact.
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