[quote=mdk]
Be the man, never wuss out, speak up when you know, and have a backbone. If you follow these four easy steps, Basic will suck just a little bit more, and life will be a hundred times better. Best of luck, try not to suck, if you hear a bang, duck, if you meet a girl..... well you get it.
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[quote=Dervish]
A quote from my MCpl who was my Platoon commander in basic, "Pain is weakness leaving the body." It started helping a lot when I started to believe it.Also, for some reason, when I was struggling with the "motivational" (read punishment) PT, I kept singing the tune of the choruses of Pink Floyd's Time in my head. Sometimes it helps to latch onto something to take your mind off shit.

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Thanks for the tips guys. I'm sure he'll find them useful :)

[quote=idlehands]
Tell him don't volunteer for anything.That's great though, I'm sure your whole family is proud. 
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They are. :)