became amazed at how much my men would tolerate if someone just took the time to explain the why of it all to them.
“Always lead from the front, lead by example, and personify the infantry motto of “Follow me!” This is a cornerstone of basic leadership and one of the primary expectations of any leader at any level.”
― Ghosts of Fallujah
― Ghosts of Fallujah
“To develop consistent happiness, you must train yourself to desire only what you can always have, and fear only what you can always avoid.”
― The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity
― The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity
“The Things which hurt,” Benjamin Franklin wrote, “instruct.”
― The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
― The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage
“Each wagon had its crew of men to do the loading, and each man in the crew was assigned certain work; thus the loading was done quickly and without confusion.”
― The True Exploits of Ben Arnold
― The True Exploits of Ben Arnold
“A leader does not always have to be the center of attention but they must be present in the thick of the action. Subordinates will always notice a leader’s absence, and it will have severe negative ramifications throughout the force. Not sharing in the hardships is one of the quickest ways to lose the respect and trust of your subordinates.”
― Ghosts of Fallujah
― Ghosts of Fallujah
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