Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance · chapter 12 · id grit-c12-04-dan-chamblisss-mundanity-of-ex
“Dan Chambliss's 'mundanity of excellence' research shows that organizations that emphasize consistent execution of fundamentals outperform those that rely on occasional bursts of inspiration.”
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Chambliss (1989), Sociological Theory - The Mundanity of Excellencesource alive
Excellence is qualitative, not quantitative. It consists of consistently doing many small things correctly, each drilled into habit.
Hamilton College - Chambliss on mundanitysource alive
Chambliss found that the difference between good and great swimmers was not more training but different technique, discipline, and attitudes applied consistently.
Hamilton Digital Commons - Chambliss (1989) paperpaywalled · manual check queued
Superlative performance is not the product of extraordinary talent but of mundane, consistent actions done correctly over time.
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