There is no easy way.
JOCKO WILLINKLeaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
More Jocko Willink Quotes
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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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Even the most competent of leaders can be overwhelmed if they try to tackle multiple problems or a number of tasks simultaneously.
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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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If we could execute with a monumental effort just to reach an immediate goal that everyone could see, we could then continue to the next visually.
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Calm but not robotic, logical but not devoid of emotions.
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Most important of all, he believed winning was possible.
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Repetitive exceptional performance became a habit.
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Good leaders don’t make excuses.
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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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As a leader, it is up to you to explain the bigger picture to him—and to all your front line leaders. That is a critical component of leadership
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Is this what I want to be? This? Is this all I’ve got—is this everything I can give? Is this going to be my life? Do I accept that?
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Don’t try to plan for every contingency. Doing so will only overburden you and weigh you down so that you cannot quickly maneuver.
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The goal of leadership seems simple: to get people to do what they need to do to support the mission and the team.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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Staying ahead of the curve prevents a leader from being overwhelmed when pressure is applied and enables greater decisiveness.
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