If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSBecause I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
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If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
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That’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that you did your best.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
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