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Sharpen your attention to detail

Sharpen your attention to detail

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Sharpen your attention to detail

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- When it comes to paying attention, attention to detail is often the first thing to go. Luckily, it's a skill you can develop. When I say attention to detail, I'm talking about your ability to notice small elements in your work, to process them accurately and consistently, and to incorporate them into your problem solving and decision making. People will often tell me, well, I'm just not detail oriented, but that's a little like saying that you're just not athletic. Sure, some people might be more naturally gifted in these areas, but everyone can improve with the right training and practice. Detail oriented people create environments that support accuracy. They know when to slow their work down, when to double check things, and when to ask for another set of eyes, and they know when to zoom out and worry less about the small details in order to focus on the big picture. Let's practice this skill right now. I want you to choose a document that you're working on. It could be an…

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