It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
JOCKO WILLINKIt’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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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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Don’t expect to be motivated every day to get out there and make things happen. You won’t be. Don’t count on motivation. Count on Discipline.
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The U.S. Navy SEAL Teams were at the forefront of this leadership transformation, emerging from the triumphs and tragedies of war with a crystallized understanding of what it takes to succeed in the most challenging environments that combat presents.
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When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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Whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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Stop researching every aspect of it and reading all about it and debating the pros and cons of it, Start doing it.
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Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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In the SEAL Teams, the bond of our brotherhood is our strongest weapon. If you take that away from us, we lose our most important quality as a team.
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The greatest of these was the recognition that leadership is the most important factor on the battlefield, the single greatest reason behind the success of any team.
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Our freedom to operate and maneuver had increased substantially through disciplined procedures. Discipline equals freedom.
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A leader must lead but also be ready to follow. Sometimes, another member of the team—perhaps a subordinate or direct report—might be in a better position to develop a plan, make a decision, or lead through a specific situation.
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