It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
DONALD RUMSFELDMany people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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You go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.
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If in doubt, don’t. If still in doubt, do what’s right.
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With the press there is no ‘off the record.’
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The way to do well is to do well.
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Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.
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Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.
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Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.
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Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that’s just a fact.
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There are no “knowns.” There are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say there are things that we now know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we do not know we don’t know.
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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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What you measure improves.” A corollary rule in the military is that “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
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Whatever your position, reach out to those who know more than you do, and have been around longer than you have. Find those people. Listen carefully. And learn.
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