If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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One day my grandson said to me, grandpa were you a hero in the war? And i said to him no I’m not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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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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