Diary of a West Point Cadet Flashcards

Preston Pysh

1
Q

What is the most important thing a person can do when part of a team?

A

Listen. Failing to listen will always handicap a Leader.

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Your ________ in like fine China, it takes a lifetime to acquire, and five seconds to destroy. - Warren Buffett

A

Character.

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3
Q

Introducing a limited mindset takes on a ______________ effect.

A

Compounding.

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4
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“If everyone is thinking alike, then ___________ isn’t thinking”. - General, George S. Patton

A

Somebody.

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5
Q

“The only constant will be ____________.”

A

Change.

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6
Q

Always view your standard operating procedures as a _________, ___________ document.

A

Living, breathable.

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Q

“We shall have not better conditions in the future if we are ___________ with those we have in the present”. - Thomas Edison

A

Satisfied.

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8
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“There’s always a better _________.”

A

Way.

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9
Q

What’s another way to say “Don’t run with dogs unless you want to get fleas”.

A

Always surround yourself with people you admire.

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