When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.
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Perfection is crucial in building an aircraft, a bridge, or a high-speed train. The code and mathematics residing just below the surface of the Internet is also this way. Things are either perfectly right or they will not work. So much of the world we work and live in is based upon being correct, being perfect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perfection is essential in engineering and technology, as errors can lead to failure.
In this quote, Brené Brown emphasizes the importance of precision and perfection in fields such as engineering and technology. She points out that from aircraft to infrastructure like bridges and high-speed trains, accuracy is paramount. Similarly, the underlying code and mathematics of the Internet require a flawless execution; anything less can render the systems ineffective. This reflects a broader truth about the world where correctness and perfection are foundational to success and functionality.
Themes
PerfectionEngineeringTechnologySuccessAccuracy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about engineering standards at a conference.
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