If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSVery few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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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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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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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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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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