Uncommon Virtues #1: Mere Competence
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Reliability has foundations
Face reality
Accept the real costs
Study and do the work
Visual interpretation: An ordinary delivery journey succeeds because shoes, supplies, route knowledge and a time buffer are prepared below a cutaway floor. Above, a worker arrives ready. Make hidden basics physically support the visible result rather than praising brilliance.
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