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Guides · Page 2

TALK LOUDER: A military guide to group work

Speak up. You can’t hear yourself over other people’s ideas and input.

By Duffel Blog Staff · Guides Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1539

Photo by Chris Henry / Unsplash

When engaging in group work in the military, there are some important considerations to remember:

LOUDER! Let these dweebs know who they’re dealing with.

You are a Type-A motherfucker. A real man. You are your boss’s go-to guy. You score Outstanding on the PT test and starch your uniforms like you shine your shoes: EXCELLENTLY. You are not here to fuck around. Your opinions matter!

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