Ricardo
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“We killed the bad guys and brought the leaders to the peace table. That is how the world works.”
― American Sniper
― American Sniper
“I became amazed at how much my men would tolerate if someone just took the time to explain the why of it all to them.”
― Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood
― Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood
“Your job is to be the hardest motherfucker in your platoon," he said while pointing at me across the desk. "Do that, and everything else will fall into place."
He added that I was assigned to Bravo Company, call sign Hitman, and wished me luck.”
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He added that I was assigned to Bravo Company, call sign Hitman, and wished me luck.”
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“Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”
― The War of Art
― The War of Art
“Do nothing but be prepared to do anything.”
― One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
― One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
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