"Ranger smash!"


I heard this often in the 75th Ranger Regiment, an elite Infantry unit that values strength and aggression.


After all, the main point of the organization is to break things and people.


Sometimes that strength and aggression results in things being broken that shouldn't be. That was considered acceptable, and even laudable.


"Ranger smash" alludes to the Incredible Hulk and refers to the tendency of Rangers to apply their strength and aggression enthusiastically, breaking things that may or may not need to be broken.


Most civilian jobs don't value Rangers' destructive tendencies quite the same way, but sometimes breaking things can be good for your organization.


Most companies have policies, procedures, and even strategies that could use an enthusiastic application of "Ranger smash."


You might not be a Ranger, but don't be afraid to follow Rangers' example in moving fast and breaking things.