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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSWe 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.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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 paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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