Bear’s Reviews > Life Under Fire: How to Build Inner Strength and Thrive Under Pressure > Status Update

Preparing for a mission:
Prelims
Situation
Mission
Execution
Command and Signals
P.254-255

I’ve since learned that being negative is tiring…always try to find a positive, no matter how small…the rules of basic psychological admin: accept, understand, resolve.” P 241-243

“Try considering this emotional position for any challenge in life: Anything can happen, so remain adaptable. The alternative is to live in a constant state of shock. And nobody can function effectively in that environment.”
P.227-228

“The reality is that an individual can grow and become more effective by being honest at all times, both with themselves and with others. When it comes to assessing a situation, work only with the available facts…. If those facts put us in a bad light, so be it… Sticking to the truth is the best route to building a resilient character.” p.201

Building a team:
Professionalism and humility

So so good!

How to Build Trust in A Team:
“…offer to take on an unpleasant or tricky task….The act will instill a sense of trust and prove to everyone you can be relied upon...” P. 130

How to Build a Brotherhood:
“… invest [in] building a relationship with people you don’t click with… put your personal differences aside and locate a common motivation within the group for being successful.” p 137