Changes Are Difficult and Costly in the Future: Success, whether in construction, business, or personal growth— requires more than hope; it demands action. You don’t get what you expect. You get what you inspect as W. Edwards Deming wisely stated:

“You get what you inspect, not what you expect.”

By taking time to verify, refine, and align, you set yourself up for success. Overlooking small but critical details now can lead to costly setbacks later. Are you paying attention to the details that will define your future? Consider these key aspects:

• Power for Holiday Lights – Have you built in capacity for future opportunities? As well-placed outlets ensure smooth installations, great leaders create structures that allow for future growth and adaptation. Your preparation today fuels tomorrow’s success.
• Backing for Heavy Fixtures – Is your vision reinforced? Light fixtures need strong support, and so does your leadership. A well-founded mission and strong values will sustain you through challenges and growth.
• Backing for Artwork – What do you want to display to the world? Just as walls need reinforcement for art, leaders must develop ethical and strategic foundations to showcase their values and expertise with confidence.
• Anchoring for Bathroom Accessories – Do you notice the small things? Minor details—like properly securing towel bars—can make or break functionality. Likewise, the little things in leadership, like fostering team morale and clear communication, build stability and trust over time.
• Final Surface Inspection – Are you reviewing before you commit? Before final finishes go up, checking for imperfections ensures quality. Likewise, taking a moment to assess your decisions and actions before committing to them will prevent costly missteps down the road.

A Leadership and Personal Growth Perspective: Before you move forward, take a step back. Just as framing and wiring must be reviewed before closing a wall, your values, decisions, and actions should align with your ultimate goals. Overlooking issues now might not seem consequential, but down the road, they could cause major setbacks. The best time to correct course is before problems become permanent.

Coordination and Cleanliness Matter:
The Song of Solomon (MSG) says:
“There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth:”

• Alignment with Cabinetry, Plumbing, and Electrical – Are all the moving parts of your plan in sync? Misalignment in construction can lead to expensive fixes. The same is true in leadership—when vision, strategy, and execution don’t work together, inefficiency and frustration follow.
• Removing Debris Before Sealing Walls – Are you leaving behind unresolved issues? Neglecting to clear out inefficiencies and miscommunications can create unseen problems that resurface later. Address them now to pave the way for a stronger, more seamless future.

“Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit!”

Anonymous

Final Check Before Moving Forward: Before closing the walls—verify everything! Taking this extra step ensures quality, prevents future frustration, and upholds the highest standards. What you inspect today determines the success you experience tomorrow. In leadership and personal growth, the same principle applies—before taking your next step, confirm that your foundation is solid, your strategies are aligned, and your vision is clear.

Just as a final inspection of construction prevents future failures, a self-assessment before advancing ensures long-term success. Take the time to refine your skills, reinforce your core values, and ensure alignment with your goals. Your next step isn’t just about moving forward; it’s about moving forward with confidence, purpose, and resilience.

Keep building, keep growing, and never settle,

-Jerry.

Keep building, keep growing, and never settle. 

Jerry

Application Business Leadership