I don't know what you think you're trying to do, but the krauts ought to pin a medal on you for helping them mess up discipline for us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Criticism from others that undermines discipline is counterproductive.
- In plain terms
- Helping enemies by breaking rules is bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain discipline even when criticized.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is discipline too rigid?
- How do you handle criticism?
Another view
Sometimes breaking rules is necessary for progress.
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