The "Efficiency Trap." Companies cut quality corners to save 1% margin. When the product doesn't fail immediately, they cut 2%. This compounds until the brand collapses.
The reason for most preventable accidents. Driving 10mph over the limit, skipping the pre-flight checklist, or ignoring a "check engine" light. Survival creates a false sense of immunity.
The human brain is result-oriented, not process-oriented. If the result is "Success" (Survival), we assume the process was "Good," even if it was actually dangerous.
Case Study: The NASA Challenger Explosion. O-ring damage was observed on prior flights but deemed "acceptable risk" because the shuttle landed. This deviant standard led to 7 deaths.
Respect the Process: Disconnect the outcome from the decision. If you break a rule and survive, acknowledge that you were lucky, not skilled. Reset the standard immediately.