American Sniper

l. That’s what we were fighting in Iraq.

Now we were tasked to assist the Marines as they marched north toward Baghdad.

Oh, they may be tough individuals, but it takes more than personal toughness to be good leaders. The methods and goals have to contribute to the toughness.

But how much a unit like ours can fight depends a lot on leadership.

Being stubborn and refusing to give in is the key to success.

Do what you want in life

“I don’t care how much money you get,” my dad used to tell me. “It’s not worth it if you’re not happy.”

Help people help themselves—that’s the way it should be.

WHAT WOUNDED VETERANS DON’T NEED IS SYMPATHY. THEY need to be treated like the men they are: equals, heroes, and people who still have tremendous value for society.
If you want to help them, start there.

“Despite what your mama told you,” he quipped, “violence does solve problems.”