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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.

Major Dick Winters

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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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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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Mirror Moments Night Reflection War Yourself
War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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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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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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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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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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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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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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