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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSThat’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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As a leader you do not stop and calculate your losses during combat.
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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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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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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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If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.
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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones. You take the tough ones too.
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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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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 men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
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Anticipate problems and prepare to overcome obstacles. Don’t wait until you get to the top of the ridge and then make up your mind.
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I found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
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