That’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.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSI would also urge leaders to remain humble. If you don’t worry about who gets the credit, you get a lot more done.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.
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Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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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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There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.
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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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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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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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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 leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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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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War brings out the worst and the best in people. Wars do not make men great, but they do bring out the greatness in good men.
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