I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThe key to being a successful combat leader is to earn respect, not because of rank, but because you are a man.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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 would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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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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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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