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 WINTERSAs a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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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 men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.
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War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.
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