You have to BE VIGILANT. You have to be ON GUARD. You have to HOLD THE LINE on the seemingly insignificant little things— things that shouldn’t matter—but that do.
JOCKO WILLINK
Leaders must always operate with the understanding that they are part of something greater than themselves and their own personal interests.
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You have to BE VIGILANT. You have to be ON GUARD. You have to HOLD THE LINE on the seemingly insignificant little things— things that shouldn’t matter—but that do.
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There is no growth in the comfort zone.
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His realistic assessment, acknowledgment of failure, and ownership of the problem were key to developing a plan to improve performance and ultimately win.
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Establishing an effective and repeatable planning process is critical to the success of any team.
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Discipline equals freedom.
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All elements within the greater team are crucial and must work together to accomplish the mission, mutually supporting one another for that singular purpose.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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Remember to keep your ego in check. Don’t judge people.
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Motivation is fickle. It comes and goes.
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But we can’t ever think we are too good to fail or that our enemies are not capable, deadly, and eager to exploit our weaknesses. We must never get complacent. This is where controlling the ego is most important.
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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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For this reason, they must believe in the cause for which they are fighting.
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Departments and groups within the team must break down silos, depend on each other and understand who depends on them.
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A good leader has nothing to prove, but everything to prove.
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Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation.
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