Our freedom to operate and maneuver had increased substantially through disciplined procedures. Discipline equals freedom.
JOCKO WILLINKRepetitive exceptional performance became a habit.
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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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Don’t let your mind control you. Control your mind.
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Leadership requires finding the equilibrium in the dichotomy of many seemingly contradictory qualities, between one extreme and another.
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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In order to convince and inspire others to follow and accomplish a mission, a leader must be a true believer in the mission.
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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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The infamous they.
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All animals, including humans, need to see the connection between action and consequence in order to learn or react appropriately.
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The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails.
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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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Faster. Stronger. Smarter. More humble. Less ego.
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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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Good leaders are rare; bad leaders are common.
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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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But, in fact, discipline is the pathway to freedom.
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