Brandon Webb Quotes
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I'm a big fan of economist Milton Freidman.
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We need a clear plan to put radical Islamic terrorism out of vogue, and it should be eliminated at its roots. American SOF are part of the puzzle, but they do not, by themselves, complete the picture.
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The rules of engagement when I was in Afghanistan were very flexible. When you're at war, you're at war.
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A good decision executed quickly is better than a great one never executed.
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It's important for Americans to know what the guys fighting the wars have been experiencing, not just from the perspective of a talking-head politician or a four-star general.
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The Special Operations community is rooted in unconventional warfare.
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The collapse of the Soviet Union could not have been a source of national pride for many in Russia. The one person who has capitalized on this the most has been Vladimir Putin.
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I was happy to be in Afghanistan, doing these real-world operations and taking the fight to the terrorists that attacked us.
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Bad people will find a way to do harm, whether it's homemade explosives, illegal weapons, or flying planes into buildings. Restricting law-abiding citizens' right to bear arms is not the answer.
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I never shot much when I was a kid, but on the spotting scope, understanding the ballistics and the calculations, I'm a ten.
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The Special Ops community has always been about mental toughness.
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Veteran causes are an extremely important issue, especially the transition from military to civilian life.
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The guys who don't make it through SEAL training are the Rambo wannabes. If you cannot work in a team format but also function autonomously, you won't last for very long.
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Unconventional warfare needs to remain the heart and soul of U.S. Special Operations Command and component commands.
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The September 11th, 2012, attacks on the State Department compound in Benghazi, Libya, is important and should be studied because in the big picture, it represents a failed foreign policy that spans across both Bush and Obama Presidencies.
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I make a habit of asking myself, 'Is there purpose to this meeting or conversation? Do I want to build a relationship with this person or company? Is there purpose behind this meeting that aligns with my life and business strategy?' If the answer is 'No,' then I pass every time.
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World records aren't broken in practice, and competitive environments and adversity are the birthplace of champions.
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Too often, it's the Washington way to hide, point fingers, and try to place blame on someone else.
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Elon Musk should be at the top of the list of people to emulate when it comes to leading large organizations that are highly maneuverable and use it as a competitive advantage.
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The 'Patriot Act,' 'Enhancing domestic security,' and 'Protect America' all sound great - until you realize that they're catch phrases for programs that contain roving wire taps without a warrant and the collection and sale of your personal information to the U.S. government.
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I am proud to be a SEAL and serve in the military.
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Fighter pilots and special operations forces guys have the same DNA.
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Training programs shouldn't be designed to deliver competence; they must be dedicated to producing excellence. Serious organizations don't aspire to be comfortably above average.
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Being a Navy SEAL and sniper taught me all about risk management. Take away all the risk variables under your control and reduce it to an acceptable level. The same fundamentals apply in business.