You know, I think an interesting construct that General [Peter] Pace uses is, 'We're not winning, we're not losing.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The war effort is described using a construct that rejects binary win/loss outcomes.
- In plain terms
- The conflict is framed as neither winning nor losing.
- What can you take from it?
- The situation is not a win or loss.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is progress measured here?
- Does this language hinder clarity?
Another view
This framing can obscure clear goals or accountability.
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