Comments on: The Final 10% of a Job

By: Steve Cuss

Steve Cuss — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:02:03 +0000

I think many do not offer the final 10% you mentioned because it takes much more than 10% of your time and attention. Completing any project (renovation, building a new ministry etc) well takes a disproportionate amount of effort.

By: Byron

Byron — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:35:37 +0000

The final 10% is just great customer service on top of the expertise which all expect. I declare that what our world is a derth of good customer service. Christ exemplified this in love for his staff and others. He was the utimate “over and above” exceeding expectations everyday. He was God…….guess we all need to be a little more Godly.

By: Jeff Click

Jeff Click — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:45:42 +0000

Craig, I’ll have a talk with Tom about that trash he left. ;)

By: Trina

Trina — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:08:35 +0000

Although I am glad to read this post I am a little saddend?? by this concept that everyone grabbed of going the extra mile, icing on the cake, above and beyond. to me it seems that we need to realize it is completly completing. we should follow everything through to completion. I know I have a lot to learn about this. When I see others around me not doing a complete job I am just as guilty as the next person of saying oh it doesn’t matter this is good enough. I have no problem going the extra mile, which I consider doing things that are not our responsibility that we will not directly benefit from just to help others and directly show the love of Christ in an inderect way.

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By: Ama

Ama — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:03:07 +0000

The final 10% I will liken to what the Bible says; what ever your hand find to do, do it with all your heart.
Our works speak after us: for or against us long after we are gone!

By: Donald

Donald — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:54:44 +0000

I see it all the time in my own job. Co-workers taking short cuts. Not doing the job right. It does not make our customers happy when it happens (if the customer finds it). Half the time most of our customers never see it.

However I see it almost every time. Almost every customers house I go to. And it just drags me down. It makes me fill like I am now cleaning up someone elses mess up all the time.

Not giving the final 10% of a job is becomming a habit in our youth and young adults.

I just know I need to keep giving my final 10% of my job and teach my kids to do the same.

By: Jeremy young

Jeremy young — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:18:52 +0000

It all comes down to the principle of going the extra mile.

I guess you could also use this analogy looking from a leaders perspective.
By spending a little bit of time each day on your online ministry how much effect would that make on your offline Church?

By: Jared B

Jared B — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:07:20 +0000

Ooooh I like this!

Great picture of giving the final 10%!

You just inspired me to give the final 10! Great job!

And I just got to reading yesterday’s post. Same thing - I feel inspired to tell someone (I can trust) my fears, insecurities, doubts and weaknesses!

Love this stuff!

Thank you :) !

By: Wendy Collinsworth

Wendy Collinsworth — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:59:53 +0000

Do all things with excellence! In fact, instead of just completing the last 10%, go above and beyond by doing an extra 20!

By: Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:46:02 +0000

The second man sounds like someone who understands the concept of doing all things unto the glory of God. Thanks for the reminder on the importance of doing all things with excellence.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:45:51 +0000

AMEN!

By: Deneen Levy

Deneen Levy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:45 +0000

That final 10% makes all the difference

By: bill (cycleguy)

bill (cycleguy) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:09:53 +0000

Yep it took a few posts but I think I finally understand. Some heads are thicker than others. :) As a pastor it could be that little extra study that makes a mediocre message a little more meaningful to someone. It could be that extra trip to the hospital that could make a difference in someone’s handling of a crisis. It could be stopping to give a hug that gives a person a little extra oomph for their day. Thanks for this series of posts Craig. appreciate also what Jim & Lori said before me (at least they were the only two at the time).

By: Lori Biddle

Lori Biddle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:44:07 +0000

The last 10%, the extra mile, the icing on the cake, the finishing touches, so we can be content with just finishing - or we can finish well.

How awesome to think that people care far more about the extra we take the time to add that is not required - than the little flaws in our work along the way.

Very encouraging!

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:34:59 +0000

So the last 10% is having pride in what you do and I see that clearly. One could say that the one guy went above and beyond and the other did not. I do not see that as the case, I see one guy had pride in his work and did what he needed to do. I see the other guy as doing less than he needed to do and lacked pride in his work.
In my own ministry, I want to be the guy who has pride in his work and does it right. I believe that that is what leadership is and what it does. It leads others to the same and makes a difference for Christ in others.
Thanks for the post and letting me “think through my thoughts”.