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.
JOCKO WILLINKIn the business world, and in life, there are inherent complexities. It is critical to keep plans and communication simple.
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We learned that leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory, particularly when doubters question whether victory is even possible.
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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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Remember: the enemy gets a vote.
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Trust is not blindly given. It must be built over time.
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The leader must own everything in his or her world.
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Such concepts are simple, but not easy,
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There is only hard work, late nights, early mornings, practice, rehearsal, repetition, study, sweat, blood, toil, frustration, and discipline.
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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 test for a successful brief is simple: Do the team and the supporting elements understand it?
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Plans and orders must be communicated in a manner that is simple, clear, and concise. Everyone
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The infamous they.
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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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Discipline equals freedom.
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The Warrior Kid treats people with respect, doesn’t judge them.
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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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