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“Belief in the mission ties in with the fourth Law of Combat: Decentralized Command (chapter 8). The leader must explain not just what to do, but why. It is the responsibility of the subordinate leader to reach out and ask if they do not understand. Only when leaders at all levels understand and believe in the mission can they pass that understanding and belief to their teams so that they can persevere through challenges, execute and win.”
― Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

“That’s what makes death so hard—unsatisfied curiosity. —BERYL MARKHAM,”
― James C. Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

“The purpose of a pitch isn’t necessarily to move others immediately to adopt your idea. The purpose is to offer something so compelling that it begins a conversation, brings the other person in as a participant, and eventually arrives at an outcome that appeals to both of you.”
― Daniel H. Pink, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others

“There is no second place in a gunfight. Winners kill, losers get killed. Fight to win. Train to live. v. All”
― Gary Williams, Seal of Honor: Operation Red Wings and the Life of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, USN