The men trust in you, have faith in you, and they obey, no questions asked. That’s character in a nutshell.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSIt is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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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It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.
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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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I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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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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If you are a leader, a fellow who other fellows look to, you have to keep going.
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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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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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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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