The new War Department golden rule is this. Do unto your unit as you would have done unto your own child's unit. Would you want him serving with fat or unfit or undertrained troops or alongside people who can't meet basic standards.Or in a unit where standards were lowered so certain types of troops could make it in. In a unit where leaders were promoted for reasons other than merit, performance, and war fighting, the answer is not just no, it's hell no. ...

So we we're going to go live to Quantico, Virginia now where Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsath is addressing a group of senior military leaders. Let's listen in. For too long, we have simply not done that.The military has been forced by foolish and reckless politicians to focus on the wrong things. In many ways, this speech is about fixing decades of decay. Some of it obvious, some of it hidden.Or as the chairman has put it, we are clearing out the debris, removing the distractions, clearing the way for lea ...

Core Concepts - The presentation focuses on the power of standards in achieving goals, emphasizing that standards are more than just ideas; they drive ambition and set benchmarks [3] - Two key psychological concepts are introduced: self-efficacy (belief in one's ability to achieve something) and self-concept (belief in how one will achieve it) [3][4] Self-Efficacy - Self-efficacy is defined as the belief that one can achieve something, serving as the initial driving force [5] - Individuals with higher self-efficacy are more willing to face challenges, viewing them as learning opportunities, while those with lower self-efficacy tend to avoid difficult tasks [6] - Albert Bandura's 1977 study on snake phobias demonstrated that individuals with higher self-efficacy were more likely to overcome their fears through exposure therapy [7][8] Self-Concept - Self-concept is the belief in one's ability to achieve a goal and the process of how to do it, propelling individuals through discipline and consistency [9][10] - A case study at a junior high school in Indonesia showed that students with a higher self-concept performed better academically [11][12] Goal Achievement - Self-efficacy lays the foundation for goal achievement, while self-concept drives the completion of tasks [13][14] - The combination of self-efficacy and self-concept enables individuals to achieve their goals and set standards for themselves [14][15] Practical Application - The audience is encouraged to identify two goals and outline two actions based on self-efficacy and self-concept to achieve them within the next year [16] - The presentation encourages the audience to reflect on their goals throughout 2026, utilizing self-efficacy and self-concept to achieve them [17]