What are some quotes that motivate you?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:08:40 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2020 9:12 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:12:05 -0400

“If you're going through hell, keep going”
― Winston Churchill

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Mar 25 at 2020 9:14 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:14:53 -0400

"Suck it up buttercup!"

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Mar 25 at 2020 9:20 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:20:29 -0400

"Insufficient funds"

;-)

Response by CPL Dave Hoover made Mar 25 at 2020 9:24 AM

CPL Dave Hoover — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:24:44 -0400

"The Tree of Liberty must be Refreshed from Time to Time with the Blood of Patriots and Tyrants" Thomas Jefferson

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2020 9:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:43:47 -0400

"But you know the best thing about pain? It lets you know you're not dead yet"

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Mar 25 at 2020 9:50 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:50:20 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I post them everyday and have for the last 2 years here on RallyPoint. Get on board each day my friend. Here is today's:

https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/the-colonel-s-motivational-quotes-of-the-day--325

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Response by LTC Wayne Brandon made Mar 25 at 2020 9:51 AM

LTC Wayne Brandon — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:51:51 -0400

"Be still, and know that I am God" PS 46:10

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 25 at 2020 9:56 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:56:45 -0400

Take it one day at a time

Response by CW3 Michael Bodnar made Mar 25 at 2020 10:33 AM

CW3 Michael Bodnar — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:33:53 -0400

It's in the moments of decision that our destiny's are shaped. Tony Robbins

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2020 11:01 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:01:09 -0400

Too many to list but a continuing favorite = *ICT=P*

In this movie when TSHTF they got the job done! Although billed as a comedy the movie has many subtle life lessons and classic one liners applicable anywhere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR7kuJ9VpSo

vlc record 2012 09 26 09h45m59s Operation Petticoat 1959 avi

In confusion, there is profit

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Mar 25 at 2020 11:02 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:02:46 -0400

My all time favorite from 1SG Alfonso Lee...… You gotta be mobile, agile and hostile, you gotta stay ready so you don't waste no time gettin' that way.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Mar 25 at 2020 11:20 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:20:05 -0400

Actually some that put things into perspective. Have no idea where they came from or how much I butchered them.

You want it bad, you get it bad. The worse you want it, the worse you get it.
Those who live by the sword eventually fall on it.
When you hit rock bottom, stop digging.

The most motivating was the Boot "Get outta that rack you maggots!!!"

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 25 at 2020 12:40 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:40:33 -0400

I don't know about motivate, but the following have guided me.

John 3:16-17

Everybody has a purpose in life; for some it's being a bad example. (Coe's corollary to Murphy's Law)

First reports are seldom accurate. (said by many great leaders including Colon Powell)

If you completed the work, then you have a process; even if it's a poor process.

Nobody survives a ground accident. (well known fact among Air Force pilots that damaging an aircraft while it's on the ground can be a career ending event)

Useless things: fuel in the storage tank, runway behind you, altitude above you. (another Air Force pilot maximum)

As an instructor pilot, the student pilot stops learning when you start.

Remember today's competitor may be tomorrow's subcontractor. (explained to me early in my private sector career)

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2020 1:37 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:37:59 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member Not a quote but a song that lifts my spirit. 1972, Johnny Nash, "I Can See Clearly Now"

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=LZZ7XuCzJNfK-gTtmabIDQ&q=i+can+see+clearly+now&oq=i+can+see+clearly+now&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0l10.1382.7071..14087...0.0..0.195.1958.14j7......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131j0i10._8ksnw7YZGU

i can see clearly now - Google Search

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Mar 25 at 2020 2:07 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:07:44 -0400

Never put off to tomorrow what you can do today.

But honestly, I have yo go with Nike here... Just do it.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2020 2:30 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:30:06 -0400

"I've been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I'll tell you. Put me in prison; behind walls ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground. There is a chance that, somehow, I might escape. But draw a circle on the ground, have me stand in it, and give my word of honor never to cross it. Will I ever leave that circle? No, never! I'll die first." - Karl G. Messer.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 25 at 2020 2:33 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:33:03 -0400

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 25 at 2020 2:33 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:33:30 -0400

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 25 at 2020 2:33 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:33:50 -0400

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 25 at 2020 2:38 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:38:42 -0400

Response by Sgt Mark Doty made Mar 25 at 2020 2:48 PM

Sgt Mark Doty — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:48:29 -0400

I have two, for now, and they're from a 1986 John Carpenter movie, Big Trouble in Little China:
1. (Character) Wang Chi, played by Dennis Dun:
Here's to the Army and Navy and the battles they have won; here's to America's colors, the colors that never run.
2. (Character) Jack Burton, played by Kurt Russell:
May the wings of liberty never lose a feather.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2020 3:15 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:15:19 -0400

Don't start no shit, won't be no shit....

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Mar 25 at 2020 3:28 PM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:28:01 -0400

One motto from Bordentown Military Institute, Bodentown, NJ where I had been a Cadet. "Rather Be than seem."

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 25 at 2020 3:31 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:31:52 -0400

This is me saying these things:

This is red, we are REDCON 1.

Fire at will!

Nightstalkers Don't quit!

Provide world class support.

Gunner Sabot Tank!

We leave nobody behind!

Unleash hell on my command!

Alpha section set, Bravo section flank!

If you live your life with pure intentions, you will have less regrets.

We all bleed red.

Moral courage can be harder than physical courage.

Live a good life. Leave the world a better place.

Eliminate reasons to die and replace them with reasons to live.

Fill your heart with love and see beauty.

Buddy fuckers don't belong in the military.

Ride the high road.

Be driven by values.

Show compassion and empathy.

Have some fun.

SGT you win! (NCOs who have good input)

Love your soldiers. Nurture them. Take care of their families.

If you kiss ass, be good at it.

Good job! Thank you!

How can I help you become successful?

Will you go to hell and back with me.

Roll up your sleeves and get dirty with the troops.

Set a good example, it might last a lifetime.

Don't thank me, just help another person if you can.

(Soldier telling me) Sir, I am tired of steaks...…….

(Me at a bake sale) These are the best damn chili dogs in the world!

It's what is in your heart that matters.

Take care of each other.

(At an APFT I yell at the fast runners) Run with them, bring them in. Bring them home!

After a flag football game on Friday, I will yell (This if SPC Jackson's field today for being the MVP).

Did you puke on the helicopter ride?

Your karaoke group really sucks.

(Spring Clean Up) Do you want me to run the lawnmower or weedeater?

Pick an MRE and go, don't cherry pick.

How was your guard shift? I brought you some food.

Some of these soldiers might not come back, treat them all like heroes.

(A gag gift of my autographed picture in a frame to a soldier) Look in the back, there is a 4 day pass.

The truth will set you free.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Mar 25 at 2020 3:36 PM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:36:03 -0400

Response by LTC Tom Jones made Mar 25 at 2020 5:31 PM

LTC Tom Jones — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:31:35 -0400

"Thank God we don't get all the government we pay for." -- Will Rogers.

Response by COL John McClellan made Mar 25 at 2020 5:45 PM

COL John McClellan — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:45:46 -0400

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Response by COL John McClellan made Mar 25 at 2020 5:48 PM

COL John McClellan — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:48:39 -0400

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Response by Cpl Roger Cortez made Mar 25 at 2020 7:59 PM

Cpl Roger Cortez — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:59:28 -0400

" Cover me, I'm going in!"

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Mar 25 at 2020 9:36 PM

SGT Robert Pryor — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:36:02 -0400

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." Gen George S. Patton -- May 31, 1944.

Response by SPC Michael Dillon made Mar 25 at 2020 10:42 PM

SPC Michael Dillon — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:42:49 -0400

"If you're not first, you're last." R.B.

Response by 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel made Mar 26 at 2020 1:36 AM

1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:36:14 -0400

He ho knew no sin, became sin for us that we might be his righteousness.

Response by SMSgt Henry Kiester made Mar 26 at 2020 8:56 AM

SMSgt Henry Kiester — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:56:52 -0400

Roger Staubach - “there are no traffic jams on the extra mile.”

Response by PO1 Lyndon Thomas made Mar 26 at 2020 12:11 PM

PO1 Lyndon Thomas — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:11:03 -0400

"The only way fro evil to succeed, is for good men to do nothing"
"Be the Change you want to see in the world"

Response by COL John McClellan made Mar 26 at 2020 12:26 PM

COL John McClellan — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:26:28 -0400

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”
~ Chief Tecumseh”

Response by SP5 Nathan Jackson made Mar 26 at 2020 2:46 PM

SP5 Nathan Jackson — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:46:55 -0400

hope for the best prepare for the worst.

Response by CW3 Harvey K. made Mar 26 at 2020 10:21 PM

CW3 Harvey K. — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:21:18 -0400

"I can't go on.
I must go on.
I'll go on."
------------------- Samuel Beckett

Response by SP5 Nathan Jackson made Mar 27 at 2020 4:05 PM

SP5 Nathan Jackson — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:05:41 -0400

You are where you are, because that's where you want to be. For you alone, have the power to change it

Response by LTC Tom Jones made Mar 27 at 2020 9:52 PM

LTC Tom Jones — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:52:19 -0400

"Experience teaches a dear school but fools will learn in no other." Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2020 10:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:26:32 -0400

Carthago delenda est.

Cato the Elder, veteran of the Second Punic War

Response by PO3 John Jeter made May 13 at 2020 11:23 AM

PO3 John Jeter — Wed, 13 May 2020 11:23:46 -0400

"If you don't want to lead but you aren't prepared to follow, stay the hell out of my way!"

Response by PO3 John Jeter made May 13 at 2020 11:25 AM

PO3 John Jeter — Wed, 13 May 2020 11:25:44 -0400

"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."