From “The Checklist Manifesto - How to Get Things Right”, 2009, by Atul Gawande (medical doctor, author):
“All learned occupations have a definition of professionalism, a code of conduct. It is where they spell out their ideals and duties. The codes are sometimes stated, sometimes just understood. But they all have at least three common elements.”
“First is an expectation of selflessness: that we who accept responsibility for others- whether we are doctors, lawyers, teachers, public authorities, soldiers, or pilots- will place the needs and concerns of those who depend on us above our own. Second is an expectation of skill: that we will aim for excellence in our knowledge and expertise. Third is an expectation of trustworthiness: that we will be responsible in our personal behavior toward our charges.”
“Aviators, however, add a forth expectation, discipline: discipline in following prudent procedure and in functioning with others...”
“Discipline is hard- harder than trustworthiness and skill and perhaps even selflessness. We are by nature flawed and inconstant creatures. We can’t even keep from snacking between meals. We are not built for discipline. We are built for novelty and excitement, not for careful attention to detail. Discipline is something we have to work at.”
Here, here.
Dan Scheerer, SmartGeorge
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