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#366 - Daily MG - Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell - 2 of 6

"Over and over during training, we were told never to be complacent." - Marcus Luttrell

#365 - Daily MG - Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell - 1 of 6

"The philosophy of the U.S. Navy SEALs: “I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.” - Marcus Luttrell

#364 - Daily MG - The Talent War by Mike Serraille - 6 of 6

"Character is key because it is an indicator of a person’s capacity. General William Boykin points to capacity as more important than current ability: “What are you looking for—hard skills or capacity? Ideally, you look for both, but if you have to choose, and you have a fair way of doing so, assess their capacity. What is their capacity to learn new skills? What’s their capacity to think for themselves? What’s their capacity to problem-solve?” - Mike Serraille

#363 - Daily MG - The Talent War by Mike Serraille - 5 of 6

"Personality ≠ Character Personality and character are not the same thing. Character is a person’s deep inner attributes that drive their decisions and behaviors. Personality is how someone outwardly presents themselves to the world. Drive, resiliency, adaptability, humility, integrity, effective intelligence, team-ability, curiosity, and emotional strength are all character traits. Personality is how someone exhibits those traits externally: they may be loud or quiet, obnoxious or charming." - Mike Serraille

#362 - Daily MG - The Talent War by Mike Serraille - 4 of 6

(Three row table. First row says assessment and selection. Second row says training. Third row says combat/war.) "According to conventional wisdom, the first two rows of this table are non-revenue-generating functions. As such, many organizations spend as little as possible in these areas, viewing it as expense management, but not Special Operations. sof has long invested heavily in assessment/selection and training because these two stages are what determine victory or defeat in combat." - Mike Serraille

#361 - Daily MG - The Talent War by Mike Serraille - 3 of 6

"The only way you have true talent acquisition is if your leaders at all levels, starting from the top and going to the bottom, are aligned with the belief that managing your human capital is just as important as managing your financial capital." - Mike Serraille

#360 - Daily MG - The Talent War by Mike Serraille - 2 of 6

"Based on our research and interviews, we have identified nine core characteristics that mark an individual as having high potential: Drive—the unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-improvement Resiliency—the ability to persevere in the face of challenge and bounce back from setbacks Adaptability—the ability to adjust according to the situation, learn new things, innovate, and try new methods Humility—self-confidence in one’s ability while understanding that there’s always room for improvement and that others’ experiences and knowledge are valuable Integrity—an adherence to not only what is legal but also what is right Effective intelligence—the ability to apply one’s knowledge to real-world scenarios Team-ability—the ability to function as part of a team, placing the success of the whole above the needs of the self Curiosity—a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better, more effective solutions Emotional strength—a positive attitude, high empathy, and control over one’s emotions, especially in chaotic and stressful situations." - Mike Serraille

#359 - Daily MG - The Talent War by Mike Serraille - 1 of 6

"In business, as in the military, the only competitive advantage you can hope to achieve and maintain is your human capital. Nothing is as important to your company’s success as your people. Not your product. Not your service. Your people." - Mike Serraille

#358 - Daily MG - How I Became The Fittest Woman on Earth by Tia Toomey - 6 of 6

"I am reminded of my goals at least 20 times a day because I write them on the back of my phone and have little notes around the house to keep me focused and motivated. I don’t just read them, I say them out loud and I say them boldly. Our minds don’t know the difference between real and imagined information. So I know if I say what I want to happen enough times, my mind will help me accomplish it. The other key for me is repetition. It’s like riding a bike; I do it so many times that one day I don’t even think about it, I just do it. That’s what I try to achieve with my goals - I say my goals so often and with so much conviction that they actually come to fruition." - Tia Toomey

#357 - Daily MG - How I Became The Fittest Woman on Earth by Tia Toomey - 5 of 6

"Committing to a career has always been a really important decision for me because the rest of your life is a very long time." - Tia Toomey