Tanker Pilot
Lessons from the Cockpit
From a veteran air-refueling expert, who flew missions for two decades during the Cold War, and planned the Afghan and Iraq air campaigns, Mark Hasara brings a thrilling eyewitness account of modern warfare, including inspirational stories and moral lessons for people on the battlefield, in boardroom, and in their everyday lives.
Lessons from the Cockpit
COURAGE
Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision.
~Sir Winston Churchill
DISCIPLINE
Motivation keeps you going, but discipline keeps you growing.
~John C Maxwell
CULTURE
Culture is widening the mind and the spirit.
~Jawaharl Neru
HUMOR
Humor is the shock absorber of life.
~Peggy Noonan
KNOWLEDGE
Self-education will make you a fortune.
~Jim Rohn
TEAMWORK
If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.
~African Proverb
SATISFACTION
Wake up with determination, go to bed with satisfaction.
FLEXIBILITY
Not every situation is covered in the training manual.
COMPASSION
Kind gestures reach wounds that only compassion can heal.
~Steve Maraboli
FAILURE
Failure is God’s way of changing your direction.
PATRIOTISM
This land will be the home of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
~A Military Veteran
JOY
Throttle back and enjoy the great scenery.
RESILIENCE
Resilience is all about overcoming the unexpected.
~Jamais Cascio
INSPIRATION
The power of imagination makes us infinite.
~John Muir
INITIATIVE
Without initiative, leaders are simply workers in leadership positions.
~Bo Bennett
MOTIVATION
When going through hell, keep going.
~Sir Winston Churchill
OPPORTUNITY
Take the shot because you may not get another chance.
VISION
Visions of what you want pushes your mind through the chaos.
INNOVATION
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
~Steve Jobs
ORGANIZATION
Organization enables common men to do uncommon things.
~Peter Drucker
TRUST
Relationships are built on mutual trust and respect.
~Mona Sutphen
RELATIONSHIPS
You always rely on the people you talk to around the water cooler.