We all experienced sleep deprivation at times – hat is the nature of stress but a physically exhausted leader routinely makes poor decisions in times of crisis.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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The only thing I asked for now was to be alive tomorrow morning and to survive another day. That was all that mattered.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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The key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
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I have always prided myself that I do my own thinking. I have my own philosophy. I have my own answer to the reasons things have turned out in my life.
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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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