Good soldiers never pass up a chance to eat or sleep. They never know how much they'll be called on to do before the next chance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Soldiers must seize every moment to rest because future demands are unpredictable.
- In plain terms
- Take rest when you can since you do not know when you will need it next.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize rest whenever possible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time you prioritized rest?
- How do you handle unpredictable workloads?
Another view
It assumes rest is available which is not always true in conflict.
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