If You Can't Solve A Problem, Make

America Is Not What's Wrong With The World.

The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Allow A Coalition To Determine What Your Mission Is.

Don't Divide The World Into "them" And "us."

Have A Deputy And Develop A Successor. Don't Be Consumed By The Job Or You'll Risk Losing Your Balance. Keep Your Mooring Lines To The Outside World - Family, Friends, Neighbors, People Out Of Government, And People Who May Not Agree With You.

When Cutting Staff At The Pentagon, Don't Eliminate The Thin Layer That Assures Civilian Control.