There is one instinct to be wary of – one that you must fight. This one is a liar.
This one is a saboteur – a backbiter. And – like the devil himself- he’s a shape-shifter….
He will disguise himself…..
and make you think that he has got your best interests in mind.
But he doesn’t.
This is the instinct that says:
You’ve Had Enough.
You’ve given it your best shot.
You can stand down.
You can back off.
You can take a knee.
This is the instinct that says:
You can rest now.
Do Not listen to that instinct
DO NOT LISTEN
Because that instinct is a liar and wants to bring you down.
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From “Discipline Equals Freedom” by Jocko Willink
