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The Eternal Optimist: H.R. McMaster on Combat, Faith, and Turning Down the Funk

GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Reflections on Military Aspirations and Leadership

This chapter explores the speaker's early dreams of military service, their transformative experiences at West Point, and the importance of mentorship in shaping leadership skills. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker shares insights into their military career, highlighting the camaraderie and spiritual dimensions encountered in combat. The discussion ultimately reflects on the complex interplay of duty, ethics, and personal growth within the military context.

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