If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIf you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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Remain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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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 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 recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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We salute the rank not the man.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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I would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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