10 LIFE LESSONS I LEARNED IN THE U.S. MARINEÂ CORPS
Fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a real life ninja warrior had its ups and downs. Not knowing what I truly signed up for, I would later come to be incredibly grateful for the many life lessons that I learned while serving in the United States Marine Corps. In no particular order, these 10 life lessons I learned in the U.S. Marine Corps is something I try to perfect each and every day.
1. WIN THE MORNING, WIN THE DAY.
Waking up early never came naturally for me. I was the kid that rolled out of bed in his PJs to early morning lectures. What the Marine Corps instilled in me, and Iâm afraid it will never leave me, is the psychological win of waking up early. By waking up early, I get the satisfaction knowing that when everyone else is waking up at 6, 7 or 8 AM in the morning, Iâve already been up and started my day, ahead of the competition.
2. LEAD FROM THE FRONT.
Lead from the front or lead by example. This is a mantra that Marine Officers have beat into their heads from the first day of Officer Candidate School. How can you lead or teach others when you donât practice what you preach?...
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