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Nothing Worthwhile Is Ever Easy: Download Chapter 10 of TOPGUN’S Top 10

TOPGUN instructors aren’t superhuman. Once upon a time, we were all typical, confused high school students. Few of us had graduated as class valedictorian. Many of us had even found ourselves in trouble at various times during our youth. But here we all were, aviators united by a common desire to be the best we could be. With direction, teamwork, and a universal adherence to unflinching standards, we made it.

It’s easy to get bogged down and feel overwhelmed when faced with adversity or a seemingly insurmountable task. Who hasn’t rested their head in their hands while studying for a big exam or thrown their arms into the air with frustration after a particularly tough episode at work? Upon reflection, though, we realize these are simply fleeting moments in time. Continue to rely on your hard work, dedication, and pursuit of excellence to carry you through. Recognize that there are no shortcuts. Tackle your tough problems head‑on and continue to strive for success that sometimes seems just a little out of reach.

You have to earn your success . . . each and every day. Make today better than yesterday. Do the same tomorrow. Just remember, nothing worthwhile is ever easy.

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Guy M Snodgrass

About the Author

Guy Snodgrass recently served as director of communications and chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis. A former naval aviator and F/A-18 pilot, he served as a commanding officer of a fighter squadron based in Japan, a TOPGUN instructor, and a combat pilot over the skies of Iraq as part of his twenty-year navy career. Today he is the founder and CEO of Defense Analytics, a strategic consulting and advisory firm. He lives in Washington, D.C.

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