I'm just a full-time wannabe until I pay my dues, but if I may share one among other things I learnt from this site, which most strengthen my conviction in SF:
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Originally Posted by sandytroop
I always try to focus on two lessons I learned from older smarter soldiers. First, develop selflessness. It's the most important trait you can have in SF (or anywhere). Help others and contribute to the Team's success even if it makes your life temporarily harder.
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I am here to contribute to the success of the Team. ....... That does not mean I am here to be a puppet and just do every dumb thing that comes down the pipe. ..........be a contributor to the success of your Team.
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I've been putting the concept to practice for quite a while with co-workers, roommates, lady-friend, etc. ....all the way to cleaning others toilet mess. If it doesn't cost me my life/conviction or hurt those dearest to me, I'll slay my ego and do it/cope with it. In a nut shell, if you can serve even a** holes, then more than likely you can serve well your mission and those who deserve it. I see it like NDD's toughening the mind training and humility.
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"we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" Rom. 5:3-4
"So we can suffer, and in suffering we know who we are" David Goggins
"Aide-toi, Dieu t'aidera " Jehanne, la Pucelle
Der, der Geld verliert, verliert einiges;
Der, der einen Freund verliert, verliert viel mehr;
Der, der das Vertrauen verliert, verliert alles.
INDNJC
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