The absence of visible damage is not proof that nothing needs attention.
REFLECTION
WHAT THIS MEANS
No visible damage means only that nothing has surfaced yet. Wear, fatigue, and drift all work below the level of appearance for a long time, which is why inspection exists and why appearance is such a poor guide. Waiting for something to look wrong means waiting until the process is well advanced.
Check things on a schedule rather than on the evidence of your eyes. The point of a scheduled look is to find what has not yet become visible.
A QUESTION TO SIT WITH
What looks fine on the surface but has not been checked?
MORE IN PERCEPTION & ATTENTION
- Younger kids repeat your words exactly, tone included. Talk like you’re being recorded, because in their heads you are.
- If nobody ever pushes back on you, you’re not a great leader. You’re in an echo chamber with good lighting.
- Anything valuable enough to keep is valuable enough to inspect occasionally.
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