“In the military I could exercise the power of being automatically respected because of the medals on my chest, not because I had done anything right at the moment to earn that respect. This is pretty nice. It's also a psychological trap that can stop one's growth and allow one to get away with just plain bad behavior.” DoneMomentsGrowthNiceMilitaryExerciseBehaviorPsychologicalGet AwayChestsTrapsMedalBad Behavior Book:What It Is Like To Go To War Source: What It Is Like To Go To War
“I don't know if I was ever called out, but I definitely have been told my chest hair gets super long. I don't like it at all, so I definitely shave my chest a bunch. I have a really nice, huge eagle on my whole chest, with the words "Strength" and "Honor" and "Sanctimony" around it, so I like to keep that clean and clear.” IfsKnowsLongHas BeensWholeClearNiceHugeHairHonorCleanBunchChestsEaglesReally Nice Author:Ryan Sheckler