Captain Art's thought for the day - expectations

When I was in industry I used to tell people to know their limitations. I used to also say that you can't push yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.

Speaking mechanically for now I never felt that I had limitations on what I could accomplish. I also felt that doing anything was worth doing it right and this means paying attention to details. Anytime I worked on something mechanical you could not tell I was ever there. Keep it neat, keep it original. What has made me feel best of all over all the years and many different things I have got myself into was doing a job and having someone actually understand what I had undertaken and accomplished......that was the greatest reward!

And over the years and seemingly impossible tasks I have accomplished I think to myself that I must always exceed others expectations. Today, for example I looked at my friends boat with him. ( I have this wonderful task this year to get it completely re-wired) I had already cut many wires and removed components and this was his first time to see it since this was done. I asked what he thought and he replied, (I don't know....I'm getting worried)

So this means when the boat is finished and ready for the season once again I have exceeded someones expectations. My reward will be his acknowledgement of the difficulty of the task and understanding what was accomplished.

Always do a good job no matter what you're doing and if you need mechanical or marine help you can see what else the captain offers by visiting his web at http://www.LakeErieCaptain.com

Tight lines & tighter fuel dollars as the costs continue to rise........Captain Art

PS.....Fishing is the same way......pay attention to detail and always do a good job