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Unraveling 23: Unmitigated Disaster

Jocko Unraveling

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You Can't Impose Your Will on People

If we underestimate that human will, we 're going to end up losing. As long as they impose their will with violence and threats, they'll be able to maintain control. Sadam hussain imposed his will on his country with the sword and with chemical weapons. It's not the most efficient way to lead your children, your family, your platoon team, your company or a country. You have to allow them to see the benefits of the way things are going. That's what you have to do. And it takes longer, takes it appears to take longer. But in the end, it is infinitely more efficient.

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