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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.

Major Dick Winters

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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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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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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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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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.
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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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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the 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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