Sublime

Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.

DO ONE THING

When we wanted to change plans midstream on an operation, we didn’t have to recreate an entire plan. We had the freedom to work within the framework of our disciplined procedures.

Every day do something that makes you uncomfortable. —SEAL

Discipline in such a situation started with the little things: high-and-tight haircuts, a clean shave every day, and uniforms maintained. With that, the more important things fell into place: body armor and helmets worn outdoors at all times, and weapons cleaned and ready for use at a moment’s notice. Discipline created vigilance and operational re

We live a life defined by the limits we imagine and desire for ourselves because it’s comfortable as hell in that box.

The fear is in the waiting. So. Once you have prepared and trained and studied and planned, there is only one thing left to do: go.”

And most significant, he chose to face the ultimate dichotomy: to train, work with, and develop a team of friends and brothers, to care about those men more than anything in the world and then lead those men on missions that could get them killed. That is the burden. That is the challenge. That is the dichotomy. That is leadership.

They are simply focused on the mission and how best to accomplish it.