The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSLives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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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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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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 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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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
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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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