What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
COLIN POWELLI regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
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One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
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In other words, don’t expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say ‘we have a problem, let’s go and get it’.
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together.
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First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.
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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
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One of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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I regret that the presentation I made at the UN turned out to be wrong. It was wrong on the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction, but pretty much right on intentions and capabilities.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Always be looking for that which you do well and that which you love doing, and when you find those two things together — man, you got it.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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