The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSSuicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThat’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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSTake a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSPhysical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSLead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSA leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSAnticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe 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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThere is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSFind your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSVery few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSI 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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERS