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 To succeed, we have to first believe in ourselves. Therefore, "Every person I've ever met who was humble, had every reason to be so."
The unnecessary futility of seeking perfection, "A belt does not have to go through every loop."
After my Arlington National Cemetery assignment, on why none of the sentinels at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are officers, "Because we want it done right."
In regard to using power and status: "What good is rank, if you don't pull it?"
Words of advice for new grooms to say to their brides to make a better marriage:
- The three most important words to say: You were right (even though she wasn't)
- The four most important: Are you losing weight?
- The five most important: Let's go out to eat.
- The six most important: You need to buy more shoes.
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On longevity, after reaching the age of 85, "I can see the tape."
Management can be taught but leadership comes only with birth. Therefore: "All attempts to teach Leadership are both futile - and amusing."
"A meeting will be a waste of time if it has a facilitator, butcher paper on the wall, and a team building exercise."
As a successful, dedicated, program manager, "Yes I did step on many toes, but they were on the feet of the enemies who tried to trip me."
Also, as a PM, in response to being a loose cannon, "True, I was, but we still hit every target."
In order to save money, the Department of Defense is closing the following unused facilities:
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Shoe shine shops on Air Force bases
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Barber shops on Navy bases
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Libraries on Marine Corps bases
The meek will inherit the earth, but will only have the residue left behind by the greedy.
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