“ The fragile ego of a poor leader can not resist the urge to tug at the delicate fabric of good order and disipline thus unraveling their own true nature. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Even the most absent minded Soldier will develope a memory like a elephant when mistreated. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ As a leader you should look in the mirror and ask yourself would I follow you ensured of a victory. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Being a leader doesn't mean you always have to be in charge. Sometimes leaders make certain others have the right information at the right time to lead the charge or pull back to fight another day. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Truth is after you've put out all the INFO to your Soldiers in formation they'll soon forget what you said but will never forget what you did behind those words. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ I've never been part of an formation where the leader succeeded on their own merits apart from their Soldier's. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ The greatest risk most of us will take in our lifetime is that of repression or denial of basic rights of another person. The great risk is that you have no idea what will happen if that person you th… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Leading your Soldiers with the safety on as a condition of your own personal complacency is no different than running into battle with your firearm on safe yelling BANG BANG BANG!!! An Army leaders un… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ There are circumstances which can only be created and remedied in a crucible of fury, fire, and destruction like the serotinous cones of the Jack Pine and Lodgepole Pine trees. Only after exposed to e… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ The saddle is off and the rest of this ride will be bareback. Code for it's gonna be a tough ride to the finish. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Our journeys are different but we can share the same well traveled path during parts of our excursion. Small victories win wars not single battles. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Educated idiots are the most fearsome creatures in a leadership structure because even though trained they still refuse to think. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ In leadership that 20/20 vision sometimes becomes 20/40 or 30/50 depending on how close you are to the situation. To my AG Warrior I may never meet thank you for your efforts in writing the prescripti… Donavan Nelson Butler
“ The future you build for yourself is only as limited as your imagination and a undisciplined goal orientated mind. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ If you haven't learned to love yourself you are in reality living a lie proclaiming to be in love with someone else. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Wisdom from Top Butler: Guard yourself at all times but don't let anyone lead you to live a guarded life that is all. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Where your soul meets your purpose is the azimuth known as your passion and from there you can plot points of inspiration and achievable goals. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ You can be inspired externally but when it comes down to achieving your lofty goals it's all personal determination which is internal derived from the eternal. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Let's make a deal, if you don't blame me for your failures I won't take credit for your successes. Donavan Nelson Butler
“ Winning doesn't necessarily mean you'll walk away with a trophy. Sometimes winning means you dared to show up at all to see the shocked look of your rivals. Donavan Nelson Butler
