Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSRemain humble. Don’t worry about who receives the credit. Never let power or authority go to your head.
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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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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If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.
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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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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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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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Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.
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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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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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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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We salute the rank not the man.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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