Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.
MAJOR DICK WINTERSI found myself highly critical of any leader who failed to lead by example.
More Major Dick Winters Quotes
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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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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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I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.
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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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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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The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.
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Find your personal peace and solitude in a turbulent world.
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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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The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.
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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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A man can get something from war that is impossible to acquire any place else.
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A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.
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Lead from the front. Say, “Follow me!” and then lead the way.
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Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.
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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.
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