What your soldier wants-- really, really wants -- is no-one shooting back at him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Soldiers primarily want safety and peace rather than victory.
- In plain terms
- Fighters want to stop shooting back at them.
- What can you take from it?
- Safety is often the main wish in conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does conflict cost most?
- How do you want to be safe?
Another view
Some prioritize duty over safety.
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