Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
JOCKO WILLINKBut we can’t ever think we are too good to fail or that our enemies are not capable, deadly, and eager to exploit our weaknesses. We must never get complacent. This is where controlling the ego is most important.
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Don’t ask your leader what you should do, tell them what you are going to do.
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There is no growth in the comfort zone.
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That’s it. When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: Good.
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The infamous they.
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Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
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A mission statement tells your troops what you are doing.
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I had to take ownership of everything that went wrong. Despite the tremendous blow to my reputation and to my ego, it was the right thing to do—the only thing to do. I
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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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Establishing an effective and repeatable planning process is critical to the success of any team.
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Although discipline demands control and asceticism, it actually results in freedom. When you have the discipline to get up early, you are rewarded with more free time.
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There is no one else to blame. The leader must acknowledge mistakes and admit failures, take ownership of them, and develop a plan to win.
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For this reason, they must believe in the cause for which they are fighting.
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After all, there can be no leadership where there is no team.
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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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