I: Work To Code: Or, Creativity is the Enemy
- Trust the system in place
- Inventions must happen within existing vocab
- Stick to what has been defined for you to do
II: Sacred Space
- Respect of the work space is essential
- Personal items should be put on hooks are discretely stowed away
- Do not become distracted by work of others unless instructed to do so
- All respect should be given to a worker completing a task
III : B.O.T - Be On Time - Come Prepared and Commit yourself Entirely
- On the clock mentality that carries to all things. Not just being punctual
- Your present task is your highest priority. It must command your focus
- B.O.T means you care for yourself mentally and physically so that you are well prepared for work
IV: Be Thorough
- Thoroughness means paying attention to tasks that come before and after what you do. (Always carry pen and paper to make notes of TODOs)
V: I Understand
- For effective execution, SAY that you understand [1]
VI: Sent does not mean Received
VII: KEEP A LIST
- Keep a prioritized list at all times
- Carry this list at all times
- Your list is your future and your past
VII: Always Be Knolling
- Scan environment, put away things you don’t need.
- Knoll
IX: Sacrifice to Leatherface
X: Persistance
“Nothing in the world can take place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” Ray Kroc, Founder of Mc’Donalds.
I read this thing in atomic-habits and it has stuck with me since. In Tokyo metro, train conductors, drivers and station staff play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of the lines; a key aspect of which is the variety of physical gestures and vocal calls that they perform while undertaking their duties. Shisa kanko, pointing-and-calling works on the principle of associating one’s tasks with physical movements and vocalizations to prevent errors. source ↩︎