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  1. MarkusTactician
    Well, who would've thought that crashing into a tree would result in falling into oblivion.
    I definitely didn't, just glad I didn't get some sort of concussion or anything. Maybe... 
    Well anyways, I hope you all have a Happy New Years and a very good 2022.
    Always remember that no matter how hard things get, you will pull through! Have faith in yourself and your abilities. These troubling times may take a toll on you but keep a stiff upper lip and strike back against adversity with 1000 times the force! Well, not too hard... you might visit another reality if you strike back that hard.
    Anyways, enough with the shenanigans. It's time to look forward to 2022 and the things to come!
    Cheers to a New Year and all the good things to come! Happy New Years to all!

    Forza Horizon 4 (2).mp4
  2. MarkusTactician
    I'm not quite sure how promotions are done for certain but I do know that if your boss, commander or team leader gives you the chance you should take it. If you do not take the promotion chances are it'll never show up again or at least for a while. If you are not ready to move up and accept more responsibility then do not take the promotion. If you take the promotion and are not up to the added responsibility you'll put a lot of stress on yourself and you'll most likely under perform and have boss/commander/team leader regret promoting you. Don't sweat it if you miss out on the opportunity to take a promotion, if you work hard enough and be on your A-game then your boss/commander/team leader may see this and be impressed and give you another opportunity to be promoted. I remember on my freshman year I took a few SOPs to rank up from cadet to C/private then next year from C/private to C/private first class and then to C/corporal then next year to C/sergeant and C/staff sergeant. SOPs give you requirements that you need to fulfill in order to rank up. I needed to perform these requirements in front of my Company Commander, Battalion Commander and Army Instructor/ Senior Army Instructor. There are times when I have failed an SOP but I always came back after I studied a bit harder and then aced the SOP. There have been times where I was asked if I would like to be the new Battalion Commander or Command Sergeant Major. I was honored, truly, but I rejected all of the offers not because I just didn't want to but because I knew I wasn't ready for such hard and stressful positions.
    Sometimes you've gotta take it slow...bro.    But if you're a risk taker, go full speed ahead! 
    Summary
    -If you are ready for a promotion and the opportunity shows itself, go for it!
    -Don't force yourself to take a promotion and don't regret rejecting the offer.
    -Work hard for your promotions and impress your boss/commander/team leader, show them that you care about the work you do. Actions speak louder than words.
    -Don't go in and expect a promotion, you'll be heartbroken.
    -Take a chill pill and take it slow... (but be consistent).
  3. MarkusTactician
    Last episode I very briefly touched upon friendly banter with your group leader or commander. Talking with your peers is a great thing but there is a time and place for speaking. I know this is common sense but you'd be surprised at how some do not know when to stop talking and pay attention. When I was 1st Sergeant for Echo Company taking role was atrocious because people would talk while I was taking role. Eventually things got better (thank you sergeant for helping me out with this situation!) and people were more quiet and people found it easier to hear their names when I called them out.
    Learning when to be all ears and business-like and when to be relaxed and business-like is important to keep you and your commander/team leaders from going bonkers (after all, who likes being yelled at by their commanders? Nobody. P.S. That's another topic for another day).
    Summary
    -When your commander/team leader is giving instructions, do not speak.
    -Listen to the instructions and do not feed into someone else's nonsense. You are more likely to be spotted goofing around than the person who started it.
    -After all instructions have been given, get to work but most importantly have FUN. Speak to your peers but remember that you've also got work to do so try to balance stuff out.
    -If your commander/team leader gives you specific orders not to talk, do not talk!
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    Have any input or any of your own advice? Please share it with me!
    See you later and have a good day! 
  4. MarkusTactician
    If you want to become a leader the first step is to come out of your shell. Get to know everyone in your group and interact. You're probably wondering why interact is in bold, it's in bold because interaction lets others be aware of your presence and allows you to learn about everyone in your group. Knowing how everyone ticks is good knowledge to keep because when you become a leader your decisions and their outcomes depend on how others respond to your decisions.
    Do not be afraid to talk to your commander or group leader. Your commander's job isn't to strike fear into their group, their job is to motivate their group to get the job done and make sure they're alright in the process. Your commander should listen to you even if it's friendly banter, it doesn't always have to be about business (but that'll be touched upon in another episode if I remember). Being associated with your commander and any co-leaders is important if you hope to move up.
    Summary:
    -Do not be afraid to speak to your fellow group mates or your leader(s).
    -Communicating with others lets them know you exist and that you CARE.
    -Knowing how everyone ticks is a good way to know to handle a certain situation.
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    I hope this helps those wanting to become a leader. I feel as if what I typed was all over the place but I sincerely hope this info helps.
    Please comment if you have any suggestions or your own advice! I would love to read what you have to say. 
  5. MarkusTactician
    Today I was playing Metal Slug 3 and I hit my personal best.
    I hate to admit this but I SUCK at Metal Slug! I can't beat the game without going past 30 continues... until today. Today just felt different, I felt as if I was one with the game... I felt as if I was the one running around with a Rocket Launcher and raining destruction on my foes. Just kidding! I've been playing the game nonstop all day trying to figure out patterns to beat the game with as few continues as possible. It was hard, my fingers were actually hurting and I needed to pee REALLY bad (and I was about to go use the restroom) but I hit a point in the factory level where I got ambushed by enemies. Green Soldiers a level above me and on my level were lobbing grenades, shooting rifles and firing rockets (or at least a slow projectile) my way. Some even had riot shields which usually give me problems but today I hit my limit, I went ultra instinct. Armed with my laser gun, I dodged all of the projectiles and killed all the enemies on screen. I swear it was like playing Touhou! All was well, even when I got to Morden the fight was easy; although, they did provide you with a mounted machine gun to take him out with but still. In the end I beat the game with 24 continues, yay!
    To end this off I've got one word for you...
    W O K E
  6. MarkusTactician
    Yesterday evening was interesting. While my comrades were playing on their 3DS (download play) one of them gave me their phone so I could play Fire Emblem Heroes.
    I warn them that I was about to waste all of their hard earned orbs on the gacha and they were okay with it, probably because they were too focused on winning whatever they were playing.
    I used all of their free redeems and got four 4 star characters and one 3 star. I show my comrade what I got and they were okay with it. They were even okay with the three star because she seemed like waifu material. I shake my head like "really" and continue back to the gacha screen. I remember later that day that I was talking about, Byleth, one of the main characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. And that if he (my friend) owned a copy of three houses by a set date that he would get Byleth free as long as he linked his Nintendo account to Fire Emblem Heroes. So, I see Byleth as a banner character and I said, "May as well pull from this again." and boy oh boy was I in for a treat. I got 5 star Byleth with the first pull that costed orbs, the world was on my side! I showed my comrade and he was very happy.
    Gacha is...
    Hit or miss. I guess we sometimes miss, huh?
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