Setbacks are part of the journey and the leader should be able to face them successfully and make bold decisions, said president Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (19).
He was giving a speech at the 96th commissioning parade of the Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa.
“Discipline of the highest degree is one of the most important aspects in a military officer’s life. Optimism, self-belief, and confidence in yourself and those in your teams will be at the heart of your success,” said the president.
“The attention you pay to simple tasks builds discipline, it fosters attention to detail, and it provides a sense of accomplishment, no matter how small, as you start your day.”
“There will be many situations in your life where no matter how capable or skilled you are as an individual, you will not be able to succeed without the support of others,” the President said.
“Someday, one of you may even become the Commander of the Army and be responsible for the entire organization and all the people in it.”
“As you start on this journey, you must understand that the soldiers under your command are ordinary people, and not supermen. It is your responsibility to ensure that you get outstanding results from such normal people,” the president added.
A total of 316 officer cadets from Intake five passed out.
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