I found this book to be very inspiring because it shows that anyone, from any background, experience, education, etc., can become a hero. All it takes is the right attitude, which 1st Sgt Kasal had throughout his entire Marine Corps career leading up to this point in his life.…
In Garcia’s study, she points out the different experiences that Latina girl’s and their mothers went through in terms of housework and outside labor. Mothers, for example, did paid labor outside the home and saw it as a necessity to being a good mother. Young Latina’s, however, often worked the “second shift” as well as their current job. This “second shift” is a term that was “introduced by sociologist Arlie Hochschild to describe the additional and unpaid labor done by some family members when they arrive from work.”(413) Some of these unpaid job duties include grocery shopping, cooking, running errands, household work and caring for the children. Latina mothers believed that working outside the home was essential to being a good mother as it allowed them to financially contribute to the family whether they were single or married women.…
I believe every marine should read this book. This book really describes what true honor, courage, and commitment is about, there is a lot to learn from this book, especially for young junior Marines. I agree with all the points that the author gave in his writing and think that this book should stay on the commanders reading list.…
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz lived a life without fear regarding the social criticisms of her writing and she wrote to influence change regarding the educational stereotypes made by the men of her era. Sor Juana worked diligently to educate herself continuously throughout her life in order to reach a level of sophistication that no man could contest.…
multitude of nations; and this has become so commonplace it used to be a euphemism for taking…
* Respect the chain of command and their place on the bottom of that chain.…
IT IS THESE INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL SUCCEED WHERE ALL OTHERS FAIL.I CHOSE THIS BOOK TO GAIN A NEW OUTLOOK ON MY OWN WORK ETHIC AND TO REDEFINE MY OWN MOTIVATION IN THE MARINES CORPS…
The book so far is based around the story of an Italian boy named Louie Zampernini and his family. Louie’s father and mother moved from Italy and brought themselves up in a half-acre field with a one-room shack. “If it was edible, Louie stole it.” This is an idea brought up constantly in these chapters about Louie’s daring and witty attempts and successes at stealing, fighting, and causing most other kinds of mischief. The book also says that “Confident that he was clever, resourceful and bold enough to escape any predicament, he was almost incapable of discouragement. When history carried him into the war, this resilient optimism would define him.” A foreshadowing of the next part of the book when he is brought into the Army Air Corps. As someone interested in the armed forces I can identify with that last quote because there are many occasions when I have seen people bring with themselves their outstanding qualities into the military, this is something that I hope I can do with traits that will better me in service.…
Always follow the proper chain of command and explain the facts as clearly as possible…
A motto I got out of this book is that upbringings lead to opportunities. This means that not only do things happen by chance, they also happen because of their upbringings. Opportunities arise when you apply yourself and allow yourself to become involved. The longer you do these things, the better chance you have at growing as a person and in life. Bu not every person has the motivation to apply themselves in everyday life.…
10. I believe that every marine should definitely read this book. This book tells about true commitment and courage is about there is a lot to learn from this book. I agree with all the points that the author gave in his writing and think that this book should remain in the commandant’s reading list.…
The book chapter was mainly about finding yourself; striving to be a linchpin. If you look at yourself and all of your qualities, are you a linchpin? Are you indispensable? Linchpins have their own way of thinking and figuring out a problem. There is no need for a manual on how to figure out problem solving. It comes naturally to a linchpin. The chapter states that obtaining deep domain knowledge changes things. Combining unique ideas, knowledge and making smart decisions increases chances for success. Lester Wunderman used the technique of direct marketing. He introduced the world to the ideas of understanding strategy and decision making. This made it easier to map out plans and understand others deeper than what they let off. This illustrates one who is good at organizing for a company. In a company, organizing ideas in a unique way that works for everyone is a gift. This skill is something that can be learned and you can always get better at it. I agree completely with this book. It makes me feel like anyone can be indispensable. Godin basically says you can train yourself to matter and be indispensable. Everyone is not born with special talents that distinguish them from another person. If you are not born with the talent, go out and discover your talent. Work hard a being the best you and discover those unique linchpin qualities. A linchpin sees no fear…
The tactical lessons I learned from A Message to Garcia are that if you are given a task to do, do it without being constantly told to do so and accomplish it to the best of your abilities and in a timely manner.…
The first chapter is titled Ethos, which describes to the reader what it is that makes a Marine, and leading Marines, different from every other walk of life. Being a Marine a full-time gig, never a part-time mindset or a paycheck. When Marines do things in the civilian world, they often hear statements like "that's such a Marine thing to do", or "only a Marine..." This is because Marines have a special way of going about things, a different way of looking at life and all it entails. Young people join the Marines because they want to be different, because they want to stand out. Marines desire the challenge and all that comes with it, because it is under these conditions that we form the cherished and unbreakable elitists mindset and sense of brotherhood so well adorned by the Corp. All Marines wear the title Marine as…
I myself had to learn the hard way that respect is a major thing in life and you should never under appreciate that person in charge of you because they will get you in the end. When I am out on my own with my own job, I need to respect those who out rank me so that thy also respect me and treat me fair. NJROTC is not only a Navy class but also a class to help high school student to wake up from their teenage years and realize that someday soon they are going to be on their own and need to learn how to survive in the real world. NJROTC taught me how to be well disciplined, on time, and how to respect my elders.…