@cpt_blondie Peer. Also as someone who is stationed OCONUS and involved in sponsorship assignments, we attempt to assign sponsors that have the same family situation such as married vs single or school-aged children vs no kids. Please note that none of that involved gender…
3/5: Additionally, Adm. Franchetti is the first woman nominated as the Chief of Naval Operations, and when confirmed, will be the first woman to serve as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
@gatewaypundit Montana Governor and Emergency Services Confirm: NO EXPLOSIONS Occurred In or Around Billings, Montana on Friday Night @BillingsMT 🤷🏽♀️
Downplaying your achievements is not the antidote to appearing arrogant.
Humility is acknowledging your weaknesses, not denying your strengths. Generosity is elevating others, not diminishing yourself.
Owning your success doesn't make you a narcissist—it makes you a role model.
It's a mistake to unfollow people for disagreeing with your views. The voices that challenge your opinions often sharpen your thinking.
The cue to stop listening is not dissent—it's disrespect.
Tuning out trolls and tuning into thoughtful critics is how you keep an open mind.
The point of reviewing your mistakes isn't to shame your past self. It's to educate your future self.
Rumination is recycling old thoughts about what went wrong. Reflection is looking for new insights on how to do better.
You can't undo last year. You can improve this one.
In supportive relationships, people give feedback without hesitation and receive it with appreciation.
Even when you don’t agree with a suggestion, you’re grateful that they cared enough to offer it.
A relationship that could be jeopardized by the truth is based on a lie.
Writing is more than a vehicle for communicating ideas. It's a tool for crystallizing ideas.
Writing exposes gaps in your knowledge and logic. It pushes you to articulate assumptions and consider counterarguments.
One of the best paths to sharper thinking is frequent writing.
Marines, I’m wishing everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season. Take time to enjoy this time with those around you. In many cases, Marines are separated from families. I ask that you check in on your fellow Marines and ensure we are all ready to come back strong in the New Year.
"... history is full of wars that were considered “unthinkable” by the belligerents, and it seems a rather narrow view to dismiss the chance of conflict against any adversary as impossible." Well done @ian_tb03 in @WarfightingSoc: https://t.co/MtMou1V7pv
The hallmark of an open mind is not letting your ideas become your identity.
If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity.
If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
If you don't put having fun on your calendar, it may not happen. But if you schedule it, it's less fun.
13 studies: planning leisure reduces excitement & enjoyment by making it feel like work.
It helps to schedule it roughly—within a few-hour window instead of at an exact time.