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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSA leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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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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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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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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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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The intensity of a fire, or a heavy concentration, to be a leader, you have to be able to concentrate on that fire and move just as soon as it stops or the last round hits.
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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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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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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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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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