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Jocko Willink's ideas on Resilience, collected in one place with clear source context.
"The first principle of self-defense is to avoid the conflict. If you cannot avoid it, you must be prepared to sacrifice your comfort for your survival."
"We have to prepare for the worst case scenario."
"When things are going bad, there’s going to be some good that will come from it. Derailed? Good."
"When things are going bad: Good. It means you have a chance to do it better."
"A leader must be strong but have endurance."
"When things go wrong, don't get frustrated. Don't get discouraged. Just say, 'Good.'"
"Get up. Dust off. Deaden the pain. Re-engage."
"The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in."
Source: Book: Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual
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