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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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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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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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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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True satisfaction comes from getting the job done. Ribbons, medals, and accolades, then, are poor substitutes to the ability to look yourself in the mirror every night and know that you did your best.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.
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Develop your team. If you know your people, are fair in setting realistic goals and expectations, and lead by example, you will develop teamwork.
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