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What does it mean?
Despite being wounded, the speaker insists on leading his men and finishing his speech.
In plain terms
I am hurt but I will still lead and speak.
What can you take from it?
Commitment to duty overcomes physical pain.

Where it applies

  • battlefield
  • public speaking
  • crisis

Putting it to work

  • push through pain
  • stay committed
  • lead by example

Questions to consider

  • When have you pushed through pain?
  • How do you define duty?

Another view

It may encourage ignoring medical needs for duty.

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