Russell DeVito

“Making my bed correctly was not going to be an opportunity for praise. It was expected of me. It was my first task of the day, and doing it right was important. It demonstrated my discipline. It showed my attention to detail, and at the end of the day it would be a reminder that I had done something well, something to be proud of, no matter how small the task.”
― William H. McRaven, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

“I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: if you fuck with me I'll kill you all.”
― Marine General James Mattis

“Hope is the most powerful force in the universe.”
― William H. McRaven, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

“I realized that the past failures had strengthened me, taught me that no one is immune from mistakes. True leaders must learn from their failures, use the lessons to motivate themselves, and not be afraid to try again or make the next tough decision.”
― William H. McRaven, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World