Banish Sloppiness, Paul A. Akers
Banish Sloppiness, Paul A. Akers
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Banish Sloppiness
How I Fell in Love with Precision While Working in Japan

Author: Paul A. Akers

Narrator: Paul A. Akers

Unabridged: 2 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: FastCap Press

Published: 08/01/2021


Synopsis

Why should you read this book? For me, the epiphany of "banishing sloppiness and falling in love with precision" began on one of the most important journeys of my life. I identified my sloppiness and used Japanese thinking to transform my life into a new "kodawari" (uncompromising and relentless pursuit) of precision and quality.  The Japanese have overcome tremendous adversities, both self-imposed and from external conditions, yet developed one of the most remarkable cultures in the world. This book will give you insights into how they did it and how I applied their thinking in my life and work.To Banish Sloppiness... we first have to recognize just how sloppy we are. You don't just learn this and then become perfect and precise in one fell swoop. It is a lifelong journey. There will still be mountains of sloppiness and waste everywhere and in everything you do. But what is important is that you begin the journey today. My hope and prayer is that this book might begin a journey in your life that creates greater fulfillment and respect for the abundance and blessings we have all been given. Remember, it's not about perfection. It's about starting the journey to perfection. This is the joy I experience every day, knowing that I am more thoughtful of the gifts that I have been given. Being wasteful benefits no one... but being thoughtful benefits everyone.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Niels on May 20, 2020

Paul Akers is constantly improving. That's the brand which he is emodying by living it. Much respect. This book is like a pragmatisk love letter to the Japan way of doing things. It shines through, that Paul is a huge fan. That excitement is rubbing off on the reader and makes it a great read. Lots of......more

Goodreads review by Keith on January 09, 2022

Japanese culture Quality from the process n the culture Rice culture Not wasteful of the resources Quality from the upstream source Respectful, thankful , for others work Calm n not crazy Precision Banish waste from the process......more

Goodreads review by Bronson on October 20, 2024

I love how Paul describes how precision is necessary to survive in Japan, and how it is a requirement to do business with Japan in several instances. Amazing how so many cultures accept sloppiness and rework; it creates so much waste!......more